2000: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State capped a dominant season by defeating Florida 89–76 in the national title game, securing the Spartans’ second NCAA championship behind Tom Izzo’s leadership and a powerful offensive performance.
2001: Duke Blue Devils
Led by Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Duke claimed the title with an 82–72 win over Arizona, showcasing balanced scoring and veteran poise to earn another storied Blue Devils championship.
2002: Maryland Terrapins
Maryland captured its first and only national championship by outlasting Indiana 64–52, riding strong defense and disciplined play in the title game.
2003: Syracuse Orange
2004: UCONN Huskies
2005: North Carolina Tar Heels
2006: Florida Gators
2007: Florida Gators
The Gators repeated as champions in 2007, beating Ohio State 84–75 as Dwyane Wade’s former teammates continued Florida’s rise to basketball prominence.
2008: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas claimed the title in dramatic fashion with a 75–68 (OT) win over Memphis, capped by a clutch late surge that forced overtime and propelled the Jayhawks to glory.
2009: North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina rolled past Michigan State 89–72, asserting themselves at both ends of the court for their fifth national championship.
2010: Duke Blue Devils
2011: UCONN Huskies
UConn won its third national championship with a 53–41 defensive masterclass against Butler in a low-scoring, physical title game.
2012: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky dominated Kansas 67–59 behind tenacious defense and depth in coach Calipari’s first championship season.
2013: None
Originally, Louisville defeated Michigan 82–76 in the championship game of the tournament. However, this title was later vacated due to NCAA rules violations. After appeals, the NCAA declared no official result of the 2013 tournament.
2014: UCONN Huskies
UConn struck again with a 60–54 win over Kentucky, showcasing clutch shooting and veteran leadership to secure the Huskies' fourth title.
2015: Duke Blue Devils
Duke secured the national championship with a 68–63 victory over Wisconsin, filled with energetic defense and late scoring from star players.
2016: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova edged North Carolina 77–74 in a classic title game, punctuated by a memorable buzzer-beating three-pointer by Kris Jenkins.
2017: North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina returned to the top by defeating Gonzaga 71–65, combining disciplined play and clutch scoring to lift the trophy.
2018: Villanova Wildcats
Villanova claimed another championship with a convincing 79–62 win over Michigan, dominating on both ends of the floor.
2019: Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia won its first national title in dramatic fashion, defeating Texas Tech 85–77 (OT) in an overtime thriller.
2020: CANCELLED due to COVID-19
The NCAA tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; no champion was crowned. The Final Four was to be held at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
2021: Baylor Bears
Baylor captured the championship with an 86–70 win over Gonzaga, dominating the title game with a blend of offense and defense.
2022: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas took the crown in a 72–69 thriller over North Carolina, completing a dramatic comeback to capture the national championship.
2023: UCONN Huskies
UConn roared to the championship with a 76–59 win over San Diego State, asserting its national-title credentials in convincing fashion.
2024: UCONN Huskies
UConn repeated as champions with a 75–60 victory over Purdue, blending elite defense and efficient scoring throughout the game.
2025: Florida Gators
Florida secured the most recent title by holding off Houston 65–63 in a thrilling championship matchup, adding another banner to the Gators’ legacy.
Author
Jack Robinson
Last Updated: March 25, 2026