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Every NCAA men's basketball bracket since 1939

The NCAA tournament crowned its first men's basketball national champion in 1939. You can see the bracket from every single tournament below. We've arranged them from the most recent (2019) to the oldest. You can also click or tap the links above to jump to the first tournament of each decade.

Michigan tops UConn to win the 2026 tournament

Michigan won its first national championship since 1989, denying UConn its third title in four years with a 69-63 win. Elliot Cadeau won Tournament MOP, scoring 13 points in the Final Four win against Arizona before posting 19 points with three rebounds, two assists and two steals against the Huskies in the title game.

In the final year of the 68-team format, the Final Four saw No. 1 seeds Michigan, Arizona, No. 2 UConn and No. 3 Illinois. No. 12 High Point was the lowest-seeded team to win in the First Round, as the Panthers upset No. 5 Wisconsin.

Michigan vs. UConn - National Championship NCAA tournament extended highlights

Florida rallies past Houston in 2025 tournament for third title

Florida won its third national title in program history (2006-07), coming back from down 12 to Houston and not even allowing the Cougars to get off a shot in the final moments. Walter Clayton Jr. won Tournament MOP, scoring all 11 of his points in the second half. Earlier in the tournament, Clayton torched Texas Tech for 30 points in the Elite Eight and Auburn for 34 points in the Final Four.

With Florida, Houston, Duke and Auburn all making it to San Antonio, it marked only the second time ever that all four No. 1 seeds made the Final Four. No top-four seeds lost in the first round and No. 10 Arkansas was the only team seeded worse than 6 to make the Sweet 16.

Florida vs. Houston - 2025 men's national championship extended highlights

UConn goes back-to-back, wins 2024 NCAA tournament title

UConn finished off one of the most dominant two-year runs in NCAA tournament history by blowing past its competition to capture its second consecutive title and the program's sixth championship. The Huskies finished the 2024 tournament with a margin of victory of 23.3 points. Senior Tristen Newton was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player after collecting 20 points in UConn's 75-60 title win over Purdue.

Among other tournament highlights, No. 11 seed NC State advanced to its first Final Four since 1983, and Alabama captured its first-ever Final Four appearance.

UConn vs. Purdue - 2024 men's National Championship extended highlights

UConn wins 2023 NCAA tournament for fifth title

UConn completed a dominating run in the Final Four, capping off an upset-heavy tournament with convincing wins over Miami (Fla.) and San Diego State. The Huskies were the highest seeded team in the Final Four as a No. 4.

No. 16 FDU shocked No. 1 Purdue in the first round, becoming only the second No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 (after UMBC in 2018). In more surprises, No. 15 Princeton made the Sweet 16 and No. 9 Florida Atlantic made the Final Four in their first tournament appearance.

UConn vs. San Diego State: 2023 NCAA men's national championship | FULL REPLAY

Kansas wins 2022 NCAA tournament with record comeback

Kansas won its fourth NCAA title, rallying from a 16-point deficit to top North Carolina and post the largest deficit overcome in a national championship game.

The thriller capped a Final Four that saw No. 8 North Carolina almost match 1985 Villanova for the lowest seed to win the title. But the Tar Heels did take out rival Duke in the national semifinals in coach Mike Krzyzewski's final game. It marked the first time UNC and Duke met in the NCAA tournament.

This year's tournament also saw No. 15 Saint Peter's make a Cinderella march to the Elite Eight, the deepest run by a 15 seed in history.

Kansas vs. North Carolina: 2022 men's national championship | FULL REPLAY

Baylor wins 2021 NCAA tournament, denies perfection

In 2021, March Madness returned after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 tournament. Baylor won the first national title in program history, making the Final Four for the first time since 1950 and beating Houston and then Gonzaga to clinch the crown. The Bears earned a No. 1 seed, finished 28-2 and stopped Gonzaga one game short of an undefeated season.

The upset-heavy tournament saw No. 11 UCLA go from First Four to Final Four, only going down on a Jalen Suggs buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the national semifinals. In more double-digit seed runs, No. 15 Oral Roberts made the Sweet 16 and No. 12 Oregon State reached the Elite Eight.

Baylor vs. Gonzaga: 2021 National Championship | FULL REPLAY

Virginia wins 2019 NCAA tournament one year after historic upset

Virginia won the 2019 NCAA tournament a year after becoming the first 1-seed to lose to a 16-seed.

In 2019, Virginia won its first national championship in program history. The Cavaliers returned to the Final Four for the first time since 1984 — a year before the NCAA adopted the 64-team field. The win also serves as a reversal from the year prior, when UVA became the first No. 1 seed to lose in the Round of 64.

Virginia became the third straight No. 1 seed to cut down the nets, joining Villanova (2018) and North Carolina (2017). Unlike the other two, they were the lone No. 1 seed at the Final Four, joined by No. 2 seed Michigan State, No. 3 seed Texas Tech and No. 5 seed Auburn.

Virginia wins 2019 National Championship vs. Texas Tech (FULL GAME)

Villanova wins 2018 NCAA tournament, second title in three years

Villanova won the 2018 NCAA tournament, its second championship in three years.

In 2018, Villanova captured the program's third national championship and second title in three years. After an early exit the season before, the Wildcats ran the table — winning six games by an average of almost 18 points while not playing a contest decided by single digits.

Among the tournament's other highlights were UMBC and Loyola Chicago. The Terriers became the first No. 16 seed to win in the Round of 64, eliminating top overall seed Virginia, 74-54. The No. 11 seed Ramblers also pulled a first-round upset, beating Miami (Fla.) on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. But the March magic didn't end there as Loyola Chicago marched all the way to the Final Four, becoming the fourth 11-seed in tournament history to do so.

2018 March Madness NCAA title game: Villanova v. Michigan (FULL)

North Carolina claims 2017 NCAA tournament title a year after buzzer-beating heartbreak

North Carolina won the 2017 NCAA tournament after falling in the 2016 title game.

North Carolina won the 2017 NCAA tournament by defeating Gonzaga for the national title in Glendale, Arizona.

The Tar Heels won their sixth national championship and third under coach Roy Williams. UNC cut down the nets one year after being walked off by Villanova on a buzzer-beater. Since seeding was introduced in 1979, the Tar Heels have won all of their championships as a No. 1 seed.

North Carolina made its 20th appearance at the Final Four, joined by first-timers in No. 1 seed Gonzaga and No. 7 seed South Carolina. Oregon, a 3-seed, returned to the Final Four for the first time since the inaugural NCAA tournament in 1939.

North Carolina vs. Gonzaga: 2017 National Championship | FULL GAME

Villanova captures 2016 NCAA tournament on Jenkins' buzzer-beater

Villanova won the 2016 NCAA tournament, its first national championship since 1985.

Villanova won its second national championship in 2016, edging North Carolina on a 3-pointer from Kris Jenkins as time expired.

Jenkins is just the second player to end a title game on a buzzer-beater in NCAA tournament history, joining North Carolina State's Lorenzo Charles (1983). The 27-foot heave gave the Wildcats the program's second title and first since 1985 — the inaugural year of the tournament's current 64-team format.

Oklahoma and Syracuse also reached the Final Four in Houston. The Orange became the first No. 10 seed in tournament history to reach the Final Four. Overall, lower seeded teams performed well during the 2016 NCAA tournament, as double-digit seeds won 14 games.

Villanova vs. UNC: 2016 National Championship | FULL REPLAY

Duke wins 2015 NCAA tournament, second title of the decade

Duke won the 2015 NCAA tournament, its second title since 2010.

Duke won its fifth national championship in 2015, beating Wisconsin 68-63 in the title game.

The win marked the Blue Devils' second title in six years, both of which were won on the floor of Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium. Freshman guard Tyus Jones scored 23 points in the championship game and was named Most Outstanding Player.

Michigan State was the only non-No. 1 seed to make the Final Four. In the first 29 years of the tournament's 64-team format, a 7 seed had never reached the national semifinal. The Spartans were the second team to do it in two years (UConn, 2014).

Duke vs. Wisconsin: 2015 National Championship | FULL GAME

UConn wins 2014 NCAA tournament, second title in four years

UConn won its second national championship in four years, beating Kentucky 70-64 in the 2014 national title game.

The Huskies became the first 7-seed to win a championship in tournament history while also playing in a championship game with the highest seed total of all time (15). Senior point guard Shabazz Napier scored 22 against the Wildcats to earn Most Outstanding Player honors.

Kentucky — a No. 8 seed — was the lowest-seeded team to reach the Final Four, joined by No. 1 seed Florida and No. 2 Wisconsin. The Wildcats became just the third 8-seed to play for the national championship since 1985. One of their most notable wins came in the Round of 32, upsetting 35-0 Wichita State.

Kentucky vs. Wichita State: 2014 NCAA tournament | FULL GAME](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00HRwkvvjtQ)

Louisville wins 2013 NCAA tournament, later vacates postseason appearance

Louisville won the 2013 NCAA tournament. The Cardinals' postseason participation was later vacated by the Committee on Infractions.

In the 75th edition of the NCAA tournament, Louisville defeated Michigan for the national title. However, the Cardinals' participation in the 2013 NCAA tournament was later vacated by the Committee on Infractions.

Michigan and Syracuse both reached the national semifinals as No. 4 seeds. The Wolverines came back to beat top-seeded Kansas in the Sweet 16 while the Orange eliminated No. 1 seed Indiana.

Michigan vs. Kansas: 2013 Sweet 16 | FULL GAME

Kentucky wins 2012 NCAA tournament, program's eighth championship

Kentucky won its eighth national title at the 2012 NCAA tournament.

Kentucky captured the program's eighth national championship at the 2012 NCAA tournament, beating Kansas 67-59 in the title game.

The Wildcats made their second straight Final Four appearance after coming up short in 2011. This time, the postseason's top overall seed won its six games by an average of 11.8 points as Anthony Davis was named Most Outstanding Player.