2000 Wisconsin Badgers
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The 2000 Wisconsin Badgers made up for a lack of high-end talent with a disciplined, defense-first philosophy that emphasized team play.
As an eight-seed entering the tournament, the slow-tempo Badgers weren’t seen as a favorite. A magical run to the Final Four was finally snuffed out when they lost to a strong Michigan State team.