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The schools with the most NCAA Tournament wins, without a title, are OU (41), Illinois (40), Notre Dame (37), Texas (35), Purdue (34), Kansas State (33) and Temple (33). Here are the schools with at least 10 NCAA Tournament victories: Kentucky 121-49.
Has Oklahoma ever won an NCAA basketball championship? ›
The team has participated in five Final Fours, and holds the record for most NCAA tournament wins without a championship. As of the 2022 season, they are tied for 12th all-time in NCAA tournament appearances.
Who won the most national championships in college basketball? ›
What team has never won a championship? ›
Which teams have never won an NBA championship? There are 10 active NBA teams that have not yet won an NBA championship: Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz.
What school has the most NCAA tournament wins? ›
NCAA Championships
| Rank | School | # and Coach(es) |
|---|
| 1 | UCLA | 11 – John Wooden (10), Jim Harrick (1) |
| 2 | Kentucky | 8 – Adolph Rupp (4), Joe B. Hall (1), Rick Pitino (1), Tubby Smith (1), John Calipari (1) |
| 3 | North Carolina | 6 – Frank McGuire (1), Dean Smith (2), Roy Williams (3) |
| 3 | UConn | 6 – Jim Calhoun (3), Kevin Ollie (1), Dan Hurley (2) |
11 more rowsOU has now won eight national crowns all-time and six of the last eight. For good measure, the Sooners have now beaten Texas 33 times in the last 36 meetings and are 6-0 against the Longhorns in the WCWS.
When did OKC last win a championship? ›
The Oklahoma City Thunder have never won the NBA Championship. However, before they were rebranded in 2008, they won a ring known as the Seattle Supersonics. That came in 1979 as they beat the Washington Bullets (now called the Washington Wizards) in five games in the NBA Finals.
Has Oklahoma State ever won a national championship? ›
Oklahoma State has won 55 national titles, including 53 NCAA team national titles, which ranks sixth in most NCAA team national championships. These national titles have come in wrestling (34), golf (11), basketball (2), baseball (1), and cross country (5).
Has a number one seed ever won the national championship? ›
Of the 39 national champions since 1985, 25 of them were No. 1 seeds. Thirteen of the past 17 title winners have come from the top line. As crazy as March can be, the best teams of the regular season often have the most success in the postseason.
What coach has the most NCAA Tournament wins? ›
Duke's Mike Krzyzewski has the most NCAA tournament wins by a single coach (101).
7 seed or lower have made it to the Final Four. Of those teams, five ended up making it to the national championship. The aforementioned Wildcats and 2014 UConn (a No. 7 seed) are the only teams to win a title.
Which school has the most NCAA sports championships? ›
Combined NCAA Division I Team and Individual Championships
| Institution | Location | Total individual titles |
|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | 552 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 420 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 403 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 279 |
6 more rowsWho has the most college football championships? Yale holds the title of most college football championships with 18. Alabama is second with 16, including the most during the College Football Playoff era, with three. Here are the top 10, as recognized by the NCAA.
Who has the most NCAA Tournament appearances? ›
College basketball - NCAA tournament appearances 1939-2023
As of 2023, the team with the most appearances at the NCAA college basketball tournament - known otherwise as March Madness - was Kentucky. Since the tournament began in 1939, Kentucky had 60 appearances.
How many basketball teams have never won a championship? ›
The Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves are two of ten teams who have never won an NBA championship. Our expert explains why Minnesota has a better chance of making history this 2024 NBA Playoff run.
Has anyone won the NCAA tournament undefeated? ›
There has been an undefeated champion ten times in women's NCAA Tournament history. The feat has been accomplished by four different programs: Baylor, Tennessee, Texas and UConn. The 1985-86 Longhorns were the first to pull it off.
What teams have never won an NCAA tournament game? ›
Nebraska did not make the NCAA Tournament until 1986 and remains the only major-conference program to have never won a tournament game.
Has a 16 ever beat a 1 NCAA tournament? ›
A friendly reminder that only TWO No. 16 seeds have ever beaten a No. 1 seed in the history of the NCAA men's basketball tournament: UMBC over Virginia in 2018 and FDU over Purdue in 2023.
