Restoring Faded Glory: U$C, Notre Dame, Texas (Others?)

[Vowelguy]

They were in the 2003 Final Four... lost to Uconn. They have sniffed a few times, but failed in the Elite 8 in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

That 03 Texas team likely would've won the NC if not for another superhuman performance by Diana.

(including an unbelievable pass to Willnet Crockett that I still remember)

 

[visitingcock]

While the TN glory had faded, the LVs have yet to miss a NCAA tournament and have made 9 Sweet Sixteens in the 15 tournaments played since their last title. They are much more likely to climb back in the national picture than ODU or LA Tech.

TN hasn't been bad by any standard except the lofty one set by their own success. However, a lot of talent has come and gone in Knoxville with little to show for it in that window.

Add Purdue to the list.. imho

I try not to pick on the one-and-dones like them and TX A&M