We can't all be Loyola-Chicago—but it's almost a guarantee that there will be at least one Cinderella team in the 2019 NCAA tournament. Heck, maybe two. They might not reach the Final Four, but it's becoming increasingly a given that some mid-major team will find its way to the second weekend.
How to identify a Cinderella? A few things: There needs to be depth. Running a six-man rotation is a recipe for disaster against a high major. There needs to be a legit star or two—having a conference player of the year never hurts. The team needs to excel at one thing—maybe it's shooting, maybe it's rim protection.