peaceful, prosperous, and rich in romance and tradition. "Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a tiny kingdom. Cold, cruel, and bitterly jealous of Cinderella's charm and beauty, she was grimly determined to forward the interests of her own two awkward daughters.” “It was upon the untimely death of this good man, however, that this stepmother's true nature was revealed. And so, he married again, choosing for his second wife, a woman of good family, with two daughters just Cinderella's age, by name: Anastasia and Drizella.” “Although he was a kind and devoted father, and gave his beloved child every luxury and comfort, still he felt she needed a mother's care. "Take that ironing and have it back in an hour! One hour, you hear?" “Your Grace, please wait! May I try it on?” “Oh, it's a beautiful dress! Did you ever see such a beautiful dress? And look! Glass slippers. “What's a royal ball? After all, I suppose it would be frightfully dull, and boring, and completely. And it says, 'By royal command, every eligible maiden is to attend.'” “After all, I'm still a member of the family. “I know it isn't easy, but at least we should try to get along together. “So if you don't want to lose a nice, warm bed, you'd better get rid of those dreams. It's certainly not my idea to feed you first-it's orders.” “I'm sorry if your highness objects to an early breakfast. “Well, there's one thing: they can't order me to stop dreaming.” 4 seed a year ago.“Well, serves you right, spoiling people’s best dreams.” But don't discount the Friars, who are flying under the radar after they reached the Sweet 16 as a No. 12 seed Oral Roberts already made a shocking run with two victories as a No. ![]() The East was by far the toughest region in which to identify a potential Cinderella team, especially since No. The Kentucky transfer had a 29-point, 23-rebound game against Marquette on Dec. While Providence is just 1-4 in its last five games, it is dangerous because of offense that ranks 16th in KenPom's adjusted efficiency.įorward Bryce Hopkins earned unanimous first-team All-Big East honors with 16.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. They finished 13-7 in conference play with home wins over Marquette, UConn and Creighton, and they also picked up road wins against Seton Hall and Villanova to build a strong enough case for an at-large bid. The Providence Friars narrowly avoided the First Four games, finishing one slot ahead of Mississippi State on the seeding list, and they were the last of five teams from the Big East to earn a spot in the field. ![]() Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Paladins played tough against Penn State in a five-point loss in November, and they are more than capable of pulling off an upset or two.īryce Hopkins M. That ability to move the ball will be crucial against a Virginia defense that will look to grind things to a halt. Mike Bothwell (18.0 PPG, 3.0 APG), Jalen Slawson (15.7 PPG, 3.2 APG), JP Pegues (12.0 PPG, 4.0 APG) and Marcus Foster (10.6 PPG) lead the way for a unit that ranks 33rd in KenPom's offensive efficiency, and Furman leads the nation with 60.1 percent shooting on two-point attempts. With a 14-1 record in their last 15 games, the Paladins have plenty of momentum, and they have one of the most efficient offenses in the country. The Furman Paladins have won 20-plus games for the sixth time in the past seven years, but they punched their ticket to the tournament for the first time since 1980 by sweeping the Southern Conference regular-season and tournament titles. Jalen Slawson John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images If the Cougars get hot from three and can force those opponents to push the tempo, a trip to the Sweet 16 is not out of the question. It will face slow, methodical San Diego State in the first round and would likely play similar Virginia in the second round. The Charleston Cougars rank second in the nation with 30.2 three-point attempts per game, and while they shoot just 33.4 percent from distance, they are 23-0 in games in which they make at least nine threes.ĭalton Bolon (12.3 PPG), Ante Brzovic (11.6 PPG), Reyne Smith (10.9 PPG), Ryan Larson (10.6 PPG) and Pat Robinson III (10.6 PPG) score in double figures, and the Cougars average 80.8 points per game.ĭespite a lackluster schedule with only three games above the Quadrant 3 level, Charleston still ranks in the top 75 nationally in 's adjusted offensive efficiency and adjusted defensive efficiency, giving it one of the better profiles of any low-major team. Dalton Bolon Mitchell Layton/Getty ImagesĪ team that lives and dies by the three-pointer can be a double-edged sword during March Madness, but in the case of a low seed looking to pull off an upset, it can be a ticket to the next round.
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