Nick Mingione made a passionate plea for his team's inclusion in the NCAA tourney. (UK)

Passion Guides UK’s Mingione

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A song blares out from the walls of Nick Mingione’s office during a mid-morning in April. Mingione slumps in his chair and stares at his phone while “Fearless” by Jasmine Murray rings throughout the room.

The catchy Christian Pop song is possibly the most important one in his life right now.

“Fear comes from lack of faith,” he said. “I know who my creator is. I know who my Lord and Savior is. I don’t want to be (fearful). I don’t[…]