That's because this isn't just a down year for traditional powers—it's historically bad. With so many big names such as UCLA and North Carolina struggling, the number of elite programs in the tournament could reach a record low. Of the 30 teams with the most NCAA tournament wins, only 18 are on track to make this year's tournament.
Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter's Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.