The Best Team Play in March Madness History

Here are the 10 best team plays in March Madness history and the leadership qualities that set them apart.

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While individual players get all the shine in March Madness highlight reels, great teams win championships. Every team that takes the court during the NCAA tournament is a brotherhood comprised of leaders working toward a common goal: to be the ones cutting down the nets when it’s all over. Getting there is a journey that measures each team’s integrity, endurance and unselfishness, among many other traits that are put to the test. While we don’t see every step of the journey, which begins well before the season starts, and continues through practices, film sessions and nights on the road, we do see the thrilling moments that define many of these extraordinary quests. College basketball teams have changed the course of history on and off the court, achieved perfection, and redefined the concept of a “Cinderella.” The following 10 squads stand out from the pack when it comes to winning together, raising the bar and leading by example.

Texas Western’s Run in 1966

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Indiana’s Undefeated Season in 1976

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NC State’s Epic Win Over Houston in 1983

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March Madness Buzzer Beater - 1983 NC State vs Houston

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Duke’s Revenge on UNLV in 1991

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“The Shot” During Duke-Kentucky in 1992

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Richmond Upsets Syracuse in 1991

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George Mason’s Final Four Run in 2006

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Butler Advances to the National Title Game in 2010

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VCU’s Improbable Final Four Run in 2011

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