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Tennessee State Head Coach Explains Why 'Cinderella' Is A 'No-No' Word
- Tennessee State earned an NCAA Tournament bid by winning the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship.
- Head coach Nolan Smith rejects the 'Cinderella' label and urges the team to focus on being themselves.
- Smith told the team they are not underdogs and should attack the tournament as TSU, the OVC champions.
- Smith envisions a fast, press-heavy style to disrupt opponents and create turnovers.
- Smith’s comments were shared during a Hot Mic interview with Hutton and Withrow.
- TSU’s NCAA bid marks a significant postseason milestone for the program.
- The coach urged focusing on identity: TSU, the OVC champions, rather than external labels.
- The program continues a narrative of confidence and focus entering March Madness.
- The article frames Cinderella as a label to avoid, per Smith’s stance.
- OutKick covers the imminent NCAA appearance as central to TSU’s season.
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