One-Hit Wonders & Rare Runs: Deep Runs That Rarely Happen

March Madness Legends or One-Time Wonders? Let’s Find Out!

Every so often, a team defies the odds and makes a surprising deep run in the NCAA tournament—only to fade back into March Madness memory. These one-time wonders and rare appearances are what make the Big Dance unforgettable.

Think you can remember how far these teams went during their Cinderella runs? Whether you’re a college hoops historian or just love a good underdog story, this quiz will challenge your memory and basketball instincts.

Are you ready to take the Rare Runs & One-Hit Wonders Quiz? Let’s find out!

One-Hit Wonders & Rare Runs: Deep Runs That Rarely Happen

1 / 10

How far did Bradley go in the 2006 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

2 / 10

How far did Northern Iowa go in the 2010 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

3 / 10

How far did Nevada go in the 2004 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

4 / 10

How far did Temple go in the 2001 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

5 / 10

How far did Kent State go in the 2002 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

6 / 10

How far did Marquette go in the 2003 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

7 / 10

How far did Xavier go in the 2004 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

8 / 10

How far did Iowa State go in the 2016 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

9 / 10

How far did South Carolina go in the 2017 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

10 / 10

How far did Missouri go in the 2009 NCAA Tournament?

Sweet 16

Elite 8

Final Four

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