Cinderella teams to watch: UC San Diego, Colorado State

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March Madness is here, and fans are looking for the next Cinderella stories in the NCAA Tournament. Last year's tournament featured two exciting surprises. Jack Gohlke led Oakland to an upset win over Kentucky with 10 three-pointers. Although Oakland did not make it far after losing to NC State, the Wolfpack, led by D.J. Burns, reached the Final Four. This year's tournament has a few teams and players with potential to create similar excitement. UC San Diego enters the tournament with a 15-game winning streak. They are set to face No. 5 seed Michigan in the first round and are seen as a strong underdog. Their strong defense has been a key to their success. Colorado State is another team to watch. After a shaky start, they improved significantly during conference play, ending with a 10-game win streak. They will challenge No. 5 Memphis and hope to continue their momentum. Nique Clifford is the standout player for Colorado State, averaging 22 points during their winning streak. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) faces No. 6 seed BYU in a tough matchup. VCU's solid defense has propelled them into the tournament, and they could surprise teams in the East Region if they perform well. Jacob Ognacevic from Lipscomb is a player to look out for, as he leads his team into a game against No. 3 Iowa State. Ognacevic has been scoring heavily and will be looking to make an impact on his home turf. Finally, Montana's Money Williams is aiming for an upset against Wisconsin. He has been a key player for the Grizzlies, and if he shines, it could change the outcome of the game. Despite their long odds, Williams has the ability to make a big difference.


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