March Madness is upon us. Here are 4 underdogs that could make or break your bracket.

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Davidson College basketball players.
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The Madness is upon us.

Sixty-four teams are now competing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, which officially begins Thursday, as underdogs and powerhouses alike vie for the title in a series of high-stakes single-elimination contests.

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Luis Paez-Pumar is a freelance writer based out of New York City, specializing in sports and culture commentary. A graduate of New York University, Luis lives in Brooklyn with a small pug named Clyde. In his free time, he spends his time watching too much television and trying to read books faster than he can buy them.