The Last 25 Men's College Basketball Champs Since 2000

2000: Michigan State Spartans

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.

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2001: Duke Blue Devils

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.

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2002: Maryland Terrapins

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.

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2003: Syracuse Orange

2003: Syracuse Orange
Syracuse’s remarkable run ended with an 81–78 victory against Kansas, highlighted by clutch scoring as Jim Boeheim’s squad claimed its first national championship.
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2004: UCONN Huskies

2004: UCONN Huskies
UConn emerged as a national power, defeating Georgia Tech 82–73 behind a balanced attack to bring another title to Connecticut.
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2005: North Carolina Tar Heels

2005: North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina earned its fourth championship with a 75–70 win over Illinois, showcasing resilience and late-game execution.
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2006: Florida Gators

2006: Florida Gators
Florida won its first national title by defeating UCLA 73–57, beginning a magical run for the Gators program.
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2007: 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.

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2008: Kansas Jayhawks

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.

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2009: North Carolina Tar Heels

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.

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2010: Duke Blue Devils

2010: Duke Blue Devils
Duke captured another title in a tight 61–59 win over Butler, with late defensive stops and clutch free throws sealing the game.
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2011: UCONN Huskies

2011: UCONN Huskies

UConn won its third national championship with a 53–41 defensive masterclass against Butler in a low-scoring, physical title game.

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2012: Kentucky Wildcats

2012: Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky dominated Kansas 67–59 behind tenacious defense and depth in coach Calipari’s first championship season.

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2013: None

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.

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2014: UCONN Huskies

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.

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2015: Duke Blue Devils

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.

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2016: Villanova Wildcats

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.

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2017: North Carolina Tar Heels

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.

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2018: Villanova Wildcats

2018: Villanova Wildcats

Villanova claimed another championship with a convincing 79–62 win over Michigan, dominating on both ends of the floor.

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2019: Virginia Cavaliers

2019: Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia won its first national title in dramatic fashion, defeating Texas Tech 85–77 (OT) in an overtime thriller.

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2020: CANCELLED due to COVID-19

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.

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2021: Baylor Bears

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.

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2022: Kansas Jayhawks

2022: Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas took the crown in a 72–69 thriller over North Carolina, completing a dramatic comeback to capture the national championship.

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2023: UCONN Huskies

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.

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2024: UCONN Huskies

2024: UCONN Huskies

UConn repeated as champions with a 75–60 victory over Purdue, blending elite defense and efficient scoring throughout the game.

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2025: Florida Gators

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.

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