Ranking Every Men's NCAA Tournament Champion Since 2000: From Michigan State to UConn's Dominance

The men's NCAA tournament has consistently delivered some of the most thrilling moments in sports history. Over the past 25 years, we've witnessed dominant teams, Cinderella stories, and unforgettable performances. Here, we rank every champion from the 1999-2000 season to the most recent victors, based on their entire season's performance and impact on college basketball.

24. 2014 UConn Huskies

Record: 32-8 Key Achievement: Defeated Kentucky in the championship. Best Player: Shabazz Napier, who led the team with 21.1 PPG during the tournament.

23. 2011 UConn Huskies

Record: 32-9 Key Achievement: Won the Big East tournament. Best Player: Kemba Walker, who carried the team on an 11-0 postseason run.

22. 2017 North Carolina Tar Heels

Record: 33-7 Key Achievement: ACC regular season champion. Best Player: Justin Jackson, ACC Player of the Year.

21. 2019 Virginia Cavaliers

Record: 35-3 Key Achievement: ACC regular season co-champion. Best Player: De'Andre Hunter, ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

20. 2021 Baylor Bears

Record: 28-2 Key Achievement: Big 12 regular season champion. Best Player: Jared Butler, AP All-America first team.

19. 2022 Kansas Jayhawks

Record: 34-6 Key Achievement: Big 12 tournament champion. Best Player: Ochai Agbaji, Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

18. 2010 Duke Blue Devils

Record: 35-5 Key Achievement: ACC tournament champion. Best Player: Jon Scheyer, AP All-America second team.

17. 2003 Syracuse Orange

Record: 30-5 Key Achievement: Big East regular season champion. Best Player: Carmelo Anthony, Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

16. 2002 Maryland Terrapins

Record: 32-4 Key Achievement: ACC regular season champion. Best Player: Juan Dixon, ACC Player of the Year.

15. 2013 Louisville Cardinals

Record: 35-5 Key Achievement: Big East tournament champion. Best Player: Russ Smith, AP All-America third team.

14. 2000 Michigan State Spartans

Record: 32-7 Key Achievement: Big Ten tournament champion. Best Player: Mateen Cleaves, Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

13. 2015 Duke Blue Devils

Record: 35-4 Key Achievement: ACC regular season runner-up. Best Player: Jahlil Okafor, ACC Player of the Year.

12. 2016 Villanova Wildcats

Record: 35-5 Key Achievement: Big East regular season champion. Best Player: Josh Hart, AP All-America honorable mention.

11. 2006 Florida Gators

Record: 33-6 Key Achievement: SEC tournament champion. Best Player: Joakim Noah, Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

10. 2023 UConn Huskies

Record: 31-8 Key Achievement: Big East regular season fourth place. Best Player: Adama Sanogo, AP All-America honorable mention.

9. 2008 Kansas Jayhawks

Record: 37-3 Key Achievement: Big 12 tournament champion. Best Player: Brandon Rush, AP All-America honorable mention.

8. 2005 North Carolina Tar Heels

Record: 33-4 Key Achievement: ACC regular season champion. Best Player: Sean May, AP All-America second team.

7. 2004 UConn Huskies

Record: 33-6 Key Achievement: Big East tournament champion. Best Player: Emeka Okafor, AP All-America first team.

6. 2018 Villanova Wildcats

Record: 36-4 Key Achievement: Big East tournament champion. Best Player: Jalen Brunson, Wooden Award winner.

5. 2007 Florida Gators

Record: 35-5 Key Achievement: SEC tournament champion. Best Player: Joakim Noah, AP All-America second team.

4. 2024 UConn Huskies

Record: 37-3 Key Achievement: Big East tournament champion. Best Player: Tristen Newton, AP All-America first team.

3. 2012 Kentucky Wildcats

Record: 38-2 Key Achievement: SEC regular season champion. Best Player: Anthony Davis, Wooden Award winner.

2. 2009 North Carolina Tar Heels

Record: 34-4 Key Achievement: ACC regular season champion. Best Player: Tyler Hansbrough, AP All-America first team.

1. 2001 Duke Blue Devils

Record: 35-4 Key Achievement: ACC tournament champion. Best Player: Shane Battier, Wooden Award winner.