The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have wrapped up in no time at all, leaving us to pivot toward the Oscars and March Madness. As one grand spectacle concludes, the next wave of cultural highlights and distractions beckons—reminding us just how quickly our attention can shift.

As favorites dominate the brackets, underdogs like Akron, Drake, and Grand Canyon are gearing up to steal the spotlight in this year’s NCAA Tournament. These Cinderella candidates could defy expectations and bring thrilling surprises to March Madness.