College basketball is in a tumultuous time, with ongoing debate over the payment of players amid an increasingly corporatized atmosphere. The FBI’s investigation into allegations of fraud tied to recruiting do nothing to help the image of the sport. And yet, every March, the game captivates millions.

Through the stories and emotions of the players involved, the soul of the NCAA Tournament endures. The sounds of the Elite 8 help set the scene.

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