NCAA men's basketball champions

2026

Michigan 69–63 · Runner-up: UConn Most Outstanding Player: Elliot Cadeau Coach: Dusty May · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

4 players reached the NBA

Nimari Burnett Morez Johnson Jr. Yaxel Lendeborg Aday Mara

2025

Florida 65–63 · Runner-up: Houston Most Outstanding Player: Walter Clayton Jr. Coach: Todd Golden · Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

3 players reached the NBA

Walter Clayton Jr. Alijah Martin Will Richard

2024

UConn 75–60 · Runner-up: Purdue Most Outstanding Player: Tristen Newton Coach: Dan Hurley · State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

5 players reached the NBA

Stephon Castle Donovan Clingan Alex Karaban Tristen Newton Cam Spencer

2023

UConn 76–59 · Runner-up: San Diego State Most Outstanding Player: Adama Sanogo Coach: Dan Hurley · NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

6 players reached the NBA

Donovan Clingan Jordan Hawkins Andre Jackson Jr. Alex Karaban Tristen Newton Adama Sanogo

2022

Kansas 72–69 · Runner-up: North Carolina Most Outstanding Player: Ochai Agbaji Coach: Bill Self · Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

3 players reached the NBA

Ochai Agbaji Christian Braun Jalen Wilson

2021

Baylor 86–70 · Runner-up: Gonzaga Most Outstanding Player: Jared Butler Coach: Scott Drew · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

4 players reached the NBA

Jared Butler LJ Cryer Adam Flagler Davion Mitchell

2019

Virginia 85–77 · 1 overtime · Runner-up: Texas Tech Most Outstanding Player: Kyle Guy Coach: Tony Bennett · U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

6 players reached the NBA

Mamadi Diakite Kyle Guy Jay Huff De'Andre Hunter Ty Jerome Braxton Key

2018

Villanova 79–62 · Runner-up: Michigan Most Outstanding Player: Donte DiVincenzo Coach: Jay Wright · Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

7 players reached the NBA

Mikal Bridges Jalen Brunson Donte DiVincenzo Collin Gillespie Eric Paschall Jermaine Samuels Jr. Omari Spellman

2017

North Carolina 71–65 · Runner-up: Gonzaga Most Outstanding Player: Joel Berry II Coach: Roy Williams · University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

4 players reached the NBA

Tony Bradley Isaiah Hicks Justin Jackson Theo Pinson

2016

Villanova 77–74 · Runner-up: North Carolina Most Outstanding Player: Ryan Arcidiacono Coach: Jay Wright · NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

6 players reached the NBA

Ryan Arcidiacono Mikal Bridges Jalen Brunson Donte DiVincenzo Josh Hart Daniel Ochefu

2015

Duke 68–63 · Runner-up: Wisconsin Most Outstanding Player: Tyus Jones Coach: Mike Krzyzewski · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

8 players reached the NBA

Grayson Allen Quinn Cook Amile Jefferson Tyus Jones Semi Ojeleye Jahlil Okafor Marshall Plumlee Justise Winslow

2014

UConn 60–54 · Runner-up: Kentucky Most Outstanding Player: Shabazz Napier Coach: Kevin Ollie · AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

2 players reached the NBA

Amida Brimah Shabazz Napier

2013

Louisville 82–76 · Runner-up: Michigan Vacated by the NCAA Most Outstanding Player: Luke Hancock Coach: Rick Pitino · Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

4 players reached the NBA

Gorgui Dieng Montrezl Harrell Peyton Siva Russ Smith

2012

Kentucky 67–59 · Runner-up: Kansas Most Outstanding Player: Anthony Davis Coach: John Calipari · Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

7 players reached the NBA

Anthony Davis Terrence Jones Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Doron Lamb Darius Miller Marquis Teague Kyle Wiltjer

2011

Connecticut 53–41 · Runner-up: Butler Most Outstanding Player: Kemba Walker Coach: Jim Calhoun · Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

3 players reached the NBA

Jeremy Lamb Shabazz Napier Kemba Walker

2010

Duke 61–59 · Runner-up: Butler Most Outstanding Player: Kyle Singler Coach: Mike Krzyzewski · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

7 players reached the NBA

Andre Dawkins Ryan Kelly Mason Plumlee Miles Plumlee Kyle Singler Nolan Smith Lance Thomas

2009

North Carolina 89–72 · Runner-up: Michigan State Most Outstanding Player: Wayne Ellington Coach: Roy Williams · Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

7 players reached the NBA

Ed Davis Larry Drew II Wayne Ellington Danny Green Tyler Hansbrough Ty Lawson Tyler Zeller

2008

Kansas 75–68 · 1 overtime · Runner-up: Memphis (Vacated by the NCAA) Most Outstanding Player: Mario Chalmers Coach: Bill Self · Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

7 players reached the NBA

Cole Aldrich Darrell Arthur Mario Chalmers Sherron Collins Darnell Jackson Sasha Kaun Brandon Rush

2007

Florida 84–75 · Runner-up: Ohio State Most Outstanding Player: Corey Brewer Coach: Billy Donovan · Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

6 players reached the NBA

Corey Brewer Taurean Green Al Horford Joakim Noah Chris Richard Marreese Speights

2006

Florida 73–57 · Runner-up: UCLA Most Outstanding Player: Joakim Noah Coach: Billy Donovan · RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

5 players reached the NBA

Corey Brewer Taurean Green Al Horford Joakim Noah Chris Richard

2005

North Carolina 75–70 · Runner-up: Illinois Most Outstanding Player: Sean May Coach: Roy Williams · Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

6 players reached the NBA

Raymond Felton Sean May Rashad McCants David Noel Jawad Williams Marvin Williams

2004

Connecticut 82–73 · Runner-up: Georgia Tech Most Outstanding Player: Emeka Okafor Coach: Jim Calhoun · Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

6 players reached the NBA

Hilton Armstrong Josh Boone Ben Gordon Emeka Okafor Charlie Villanueva Marcus Williams

2003

Syracuse 81–78 · Runner-up: Kansas Most Outstanding Player: Carmelo Anthony Coach: Jim Boeheim · Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

2 players reached the NBA

Carmelo Anthony Hakim Warrick

2002

Maryland 64–52 · Runner-up: Indiana Most Outstanding Player: Juan Dixon Coach: Gary Williams · Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

4 players reached the NBA

Lonny Baxter Steve Blake Juan Dixon Chris Wilcox

2001

Duke 82–72 · Runner-up: Arizona Most Outstanding Player: Shane Battier Coach: Mike Krzyzewski · Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

5 players reached the NBA

Shane Battier Carlos Boozer Chris Duhon Mike Dunleavy Jay Williams

2000

Michigan State 89–76 · Runner-up: Florida Most Outstanding Player: Mateen Cleaves Coach: Tom Izzo · RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

4 players reached the NBA

Charlie Bell Mateen Cleaves Morris Peterson Jason Richardson

1999

Connecticut 77–74 · Runner-up: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Richard Hamilton Coach: Jim Calhoun · Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida

3 players reached the NBA

Khalid El-Amin Richard Hamilton Jake Voskuhl

1998

Kentucky 78–69 · Runner-up: Utah Most Outstanding Player: Jeff Sheppard Coach: Tubby Smith · Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

6 players reached the NBA

Michael Bradley Jamaal Magloire Nazr Mohammed Scott Padgett Jeff Sheppard Wayne Turner

1997

Arizona 84–79 · 1 overtime · Runner-up: Kentucky Most Outstanding Player: Miles Simon Coach: Lute Olson · RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

5 players reached the NBA

Mike Bibby A.J. Bramlett Michael Dickerson Miles Simon Jason Terry

1996

Kentucky 76–67 · Runner-up: Syracuse Most Outstanding Player: Tony Delk Coach: Rick Pitino · Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey

10 players reached the NBA

Derek Anderson Tony Delk Walter McCarty Ron Mercer Nazr Mohammed Scott Padgett Mark Pope Jeff Sheppard Wayne Turner Antoine Walker

1995

UCLA 89–78 · Runner-up: Arkansas Most Outstanding Player: Ed O'Bannon Coach: Jim Harrick · Kingdome, Seattle, Washington

6 players reached the NBA

Toby Bailey Tyus Edney J.R. Henderson Charles O'Bannon Ed O'Bannon George Zidek

1994

Arkansas 76–72 · Runner-up: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Corliss Williamson Coach: Nolan Richardson · Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina

3 players reached the NBA

Corey Beck Clint McDaniel Corliss Williamson

1993

North Carolina 77–71 · Runner-up: Michigan (Vacated by the NCAA) Most Outstanding Player: Donald Williams Coach: Dean Smith · Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

5 players reached the NBA

George Lynch Eric Montross Derrick Phelps Kevin Salvadori Matt Wenstrom

1992

Duke 71–51 · Runner-up: Michigan (Vacated by the NCAA) Most Outstanding Player: Bobby Hurley Coach: Mike Krzyzewski · Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

6 players reached the NBA

Brian Davis Grant Hill Bobby Hurley Christian Laettner Antonio Lang Cherokee Parks

1991

Duke 72–65 · Runner-up: Kansas Most Outstanding Player: Christian Laettner Coach: Mike Krzyzewski · Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

5 players reached the NBA

Brian Davis Grant Hill Bobby Hurley Christian Laettner Antonio Lang

1990

UNLV 103–73 · Runner-up: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Anderson Hunt Coach: Jerry Tarkanian · McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado

3 players reached the NBA

Greg Anthony Stacey Augmon Larry Johnson

1989

Michigan 80–79 · 1 overtime · Runner-up: Seton Hall Most Outstanding Player: Glen Rice Coach: Steve Fisher · Kingdome, Seattle, Washington

6 players reached the NBA

Demetrius Calip Sean Higgins Terry Mills Glen Rice Rumeal Robinson Loy Vaught

1988

Kansas 83–79 · Runner-up: Oklahoma Most Outstanding Player: Danny Manning Coach: Larry Brown · Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri

3 players reached the NBA

Danny Manning Kevin Pritchard Mark Randall

1987

Indiana 74–73 · Runner-up: Syracuse Most Outstanding Player: Keith Smart Coach: Bob Knight · Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

4 players reached the NBA

Steve Alford Rick Calloway Dean Garrett Keith Smart

1986

Louisville 72–69 · Runner-up: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Pervis Ellison Coach: Denny Crum · Reunion Arena, Dallas, Texas

4 players reached the NBA

Pervis Ellison Kenny Payne Billy Thompson Milt Wagner

1985

Villanova 66–64 · Runner-up: Georgetown Most Outstanding Player: Ed Pinckney Coach: Rollie Massimino · Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky

3 players reached the NBA

Dwayne McClain Ed Pinckney Harold Pressley

1984

Georgetown 84–75 · Runner-up: Houston Most Outstanding Player: Patrick Ewing Coach: John Thompson · Kingdome, Seattle, Washington

5 players reached the NBA

Patrick Ewing Michael Jackson Bill Martin Reggie Williams David Wingate

1983

NC State 54–52 · Runner-up: Houston Most Outstanding Player: Akeem Olajuwon Coach: Jim Valvano · University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico

4 players reached the NBA

Thurl Bailey Lorenzo Charles Sidney Lowe Cozell McQueen

1982

North Carolina 63–62 · Runner-up: Georgetown Most Outstanding Player: James Worthy Coach: Dean Smith · Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

3 players reached the NBA

Michael Jordan Sam Perkins James Worthy

1981

Indiana 63–50 · Runner-up: North Carolina Most Outstanding Player: Isiah Thomas Coach: Bob Knight · Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 players reached the NBA

Isiah Thomas Jim Thomas Ray Tolbert Randy Wittman

1980

Louisville 59–54 · Runner-up: UCLA (Vacated by the NCAA) Most Outstanding Player: Darrell Griffith Coach: Denny Crum · Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana

6 players reached the NBA

Roger Burkman Jerry Eaves Darrell Griffith Rodney McCray Scooter McCray Derek Smith

1979

Michigan State 75–64 · Runner-up: Indiana State Most Outstanding Player: Magic Johnson Coach: Jud Heathcote · Special Events Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

3 players reached the NBA

Magic Johnson Greg Kelser Jay Vincent

1978

Kentucky 94–88 · Runner-up: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Jack Givens Coach: Joe B. Hall · The Checkerdome, St. Louis, Missouri

4 players reached the NBA

Chuck Aleksinas Jack Givens Kyle Macy Rick Robey

1977

Marquette 67–59 · Runner-up: North Carolina Most Outstanding Player: Butch Lee Coach: Al McGuire · Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia

4 players reached the NBA

Bo Ellis Butch Lee Bernard Toone Jerome Whitehead

1976

Indiana 86–68 · Runner-up: Michigan Most Outstanding Player: Kent Benson Coach: Bob Knight · Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 players reached the NBA

Tom Abernethy Kent Benson Quinn Buckner Scott May Wayne Radford Bob Wilkerson

1975

UCLA 92–85 · Runner-up: Kentucky Most Outstanding Player: Richard Washington Coach: John Wooden · San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California

7 players reached the NBA

Ralph Drollinger Marques Johnson Andre McCarter Dave Meyers Raymond Townsend Brett Vroman Richard Washington

1974

NC State 76–64 · Runner-up: Marquette Most Outstanding Player: David Thompson Coach: Norm Sloan · Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina

3 players reached the NBA

Tom Burleson David Thompson Monte Towe

1973

UCLA 87–66 · Runner-up: Memphis State Most Outstanding Player: Bill Walton Coach: John Wooden · St. Louis Arena, St. Louis, Missouri

6 players reached the NBA

Ralph Drollinger Greg Lee Dave Meyers Swen Nater Bill Walton Jamaal Wilkes

1972

UCLA 81–76 · Runner-up: Florida State Most Outstanding Player: Bill Walton Coach: John Wooden · Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California

5 players reached the NBA

Henry Bibby Greg Lee Swen Nater Bill Walton Jamaal Wilkes

1971

UCLA 68–62 · Runner-up: Villanova (Vacated by the NCAA) Most Outstanding Player: Howard Porter Coach: John Wooden · Astrodome, Houston, Texas

4 players reached the NBA

Henry Bibby Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe Sidney Wicks

1970

UCLA 80–69 · Runner-up: Jacksonville Most Outstanding Player: Sidney Wicks Coach: John Wooden · Cole Field House, College Park, Maryland

5 players reached the NBA

Henry Bibby Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe John Vallely Sidney Wicks

1969

UCLA 92–72 · Runner-up: Purdue Most Outstanding Player: Lew Alcindor Coach: John Wooden · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

5 players reached the NBA

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe John Vallely Sidney Wicks

1968

UCLA 78–55 · Runner-up: North Carolina Most Outstanding Player: Lew Alcindor Coach: John Wooden · Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California

3 players reached the NBA

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lucius Allen Mike Lynn

1967

UCLA 79–64 · Runner-up: Dayton Most Outstanding Player: Lew Alcindor Coach: John Wooden · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

3 players reached the NBA

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lucius Allen Mike Lynn

1966

Texas Western 72–65 · Runner-up: Kentucky Most Outstanding Player: Jerry Chambers Coach: Don Haskins · Cole Field House, College Park, Maryland

1 player reached the NBA

Dave Lattin

1965

UCLA 91–80 · Runner-up: Michigan Most Outstanding Player: Bill Bradley Coach: John Wooden · Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon

3 players reached the NBA

Keith Erickson Gail Goodrich Mike Lynn

1964

UCLA 98–83 · Runner-up: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Walt Hazzard Coach: John Wooden · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

3 players reached the NBA

Keith Erickson Gail Goodrich Walt Hazzard

1963

Loyola Chicago 60–58 · 1 overtime · Runner-up: Cincinnati Most Outstanding Player: Art Heyman Coach: George Ireland · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

2 players reached the NBA

Jerry Harkness Les Hunter

1962

Cincinnati 71–59 · Runner-up: Ohio State Most Outstanding Player: Paul Hogue Coach: Ed Jucker · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

4 players reached the NBA

Ron Bonham Paul Hogue Tom Thacker George Wilson

1961

Cincinnati 70–65 · 1 overtime · Runner-up: Ohio State Most Outstanding Player: Jerry Lucas Coach: Ed Jucker · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

3 players reached the NBA

Paul Hogue Tom Thacker Bob Wiesenhahn

1960

Ohio State 75–55 · Runner-up: California Most Outstanding Player: Jerry Lucas Coach: Fred Taylor · Cow Palace, Daly City, California

5 players reached the NBA

John Havlicek Jerry Lucas Mel Nowell Joe Roberts Larry Siegfried

1959

California 71–70 · Runner-up: West Virginia Most Outstanding Player: Jerry West Coach: Pete Newell · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

1 player reached the NBA

Darrall Imhoff

1958

Kentucky 84–72 · Runner-up: Seattle Most Outstanding Player: Elgin Baylor Coach: Adolph Rupp · Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

3 players reached the NBA

Johnny Cox Vern Hatton Adrian Smith

1957

North Carolina 54–53 · 3 overtimes · Runner-up: Kansas Most Outstanding Player: Wilt Chamberlain Coach: Frank McGuire · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

3 players reached the NBA

Pete Brennan Tommy Kearns Lennie Rosenbluth

1956

San Francisco 83–71 · Runner-up: Iowa Most Outstanding Player: Hal Lear Coach: Phil Woolpert · McGaw Hall, Evanston, Illinois

3 players reached the NBA

Mike Farmer K.C. Jones Bill Russell

1955

San Francisco 77–63 · Runner-up: La Salle Most Outstanding Player: Bill Russell Coach: Phil Woolpert · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

2 players reached the NBA

K.C. Jones Bill Russell

1954

La Salle 92–76 · Runner-up: Bradley Most Outstanding Player: Tom Gola Coach: Ken Loeffler · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

1 player reached the NBA

Tom Gola

1953

Indiana 69–68 · Runner-up: Kansas Most Outstanding Player: B. H. Born Coach: Branch McCracken · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

2 players reached the NBA

Dick Farley Bob Leonard

1952

Kansas 80–63 · Runner-up: St. John's Most Outstanding Player: Clyde Lovellette Coach: Phog Allen · Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle, Washington

1 player reached the NBA

Clyde Lovellette

1951

Kentucky 68–58 · Runner-up: Kansas State Most Outstanding Player: Bill Spivey Coach: Adolph Rupp · Williams Arena, Minneapolis, Minnesota

4 players reached the NBA

Cliff Hagan Frank Ramsey Lou Tsioropoulos Lucian Whitaker

1950

CCNY 71–68 · Runner-up: Bradley Most Outstanding Player: Irwin Dambrot Coach: Nat Holman · Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

1 player reached the NBA

Norm Mager

1949

Kentucky 46–36 · Runner-up: Oklahoma A&M Most Outstanding Player: Alex Groza Coach: Adolph Rupp · Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle, Washington

4 players reached the NBA

Cliff Barker Ralph Beard Alex Groza Wallace Jones

1948

Kentucky 58–42 · Runner-up: Baylor Most Outstanding Player: Alex Groza Coach: Adolph Rupp · Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

6 players reached the NBA

Cliff Barker Ralph Beard Alex Groza Joe Holland Wallace Jones Jack Parkinson

1947

Holy Cross 58–47 · Runner-up: Oklahoma Most Outstanding Player: George Kaftan Coach: Doggie Julian · Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

4 players reached the NBA

Bob Cousy George Kaftan Joe Mullaney Dermie O'Connell

1946

Oklahoma A&M 43–40 · Runner-up: North Carolina Most Outstanding Player: Bob Kurland Coach: Henry Iba · Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

1 player reached the NBA

Joe Bradley

1945

Oklahoma A&M 49–45 · Runner-up: NYU Most Outstanding Player: Bob Kurland Coach: Henry Iba · Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

1 player reached the NBA

Cecil Hankins

1944

Utah 42–40 · 1 overtime · Runner-up: Dartmouth Most Outstanding Player: Arnie Ferrin Coach: Vadal Peterson · Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

2 players reached the NBA

Wat Misaka Fred Sheffield

1943

Wyoming 46–34 · Runner-up: Georgetown Most Outstanding Player: Ken Sailors Coach: Everett Shelton · Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

1 player reached the NBA

Milo Komenich

1942

Stanford 53–38 · Runner-up: Dartmouth Most Outstanding Player: Howie Dallmar Coach: Everett Dean · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

2 players reached the NBA

Howie Dallmar Jim Pollard

1941

Wisconsin 39–34 · Runner-up: Washington State Most Outstanding Player: John Kotz Coach: Bud Foster · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

1 player reached the NBA

Gene Englund

1940

Indiana 60–42 · Runner-up: Kansas Most Outstanding Player: Marv Huffman Coach: Branch McCracken · Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri

2 players reached the NBA

Paul Armstrong Herm Schaefer

1939

Oregon 46–33 · Runner-up: Ohio State Most Outstanding Player: Jimmy Hull Coach: Howard Hobson · Patten Gymnasium, Evanston, Illinois