Back in 1967 I was looking at all manner of small liberal arts colleges I might want to attend. One of them was Davidson.
The school I might have gone to has now advanced further in the tournament than the school I ultimately attended.
They’re both nicknamed Wildcats. Does that mean anything?
It does not mean much, because most schools’ teams are named the Wildcats.
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Off the top of my head, I can think of three schools whose teams are called the Wildcats that have won the tournament: Kentucky, Villanova and Arizona. Is the same true of any other team nickname?
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I kinda doubt it. It’s not helped by so many Bruins, Tar Heels and Blue Devils filling up the available spots. 😉