March Madness is packed with buzzer beaters and Cinderella runs, but some of its most fascinating stories have been forgotten. In this episode of Distant Replay, we highlight 10 forgotten facts that shaped the NCAA tournament. From the failed 1939 experiment that started it all to the decade when dunking was banned, incredible scoring records, strange rule changes, and even the year the tournament disappeared. These overlooked moments reveal how March Madness became the spectacle fans love today.

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