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🏀 Men's Pain Index: Ranking every tourney loss

Strategic angle: Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

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In the context of the NCAA tournament, losses vary in their implications for teams and stakeholders. Some losses are expected, while others can have lasting repercussions.

This ranking system evaluates each loss based on factors such as historical performance, team expectations, and the broader impact on the tournament's landscape.

Notably, certain teams, like Duke, have experienced losses that resonate beyond the immediate outcome, influencing future strategies and perceptions in collegiate basketball.