This year's NCAA Final Four will be remembered as one of the most unpredictable in tournament history, with two double-digit seeds reaching the national semifinals for the first time ever.
Television ratings soared to a 15-year high, with an average of 18.6 million viewers tuning in for Saturday's semifinal doubleheader. The championship game drew over 24 million viewers.
The tournament's Cinderella run by a mid-major program captivated the nation and sparked renewed debate about conference realignment and its impact on competitive balance.
