- 2008 was the only time all four teams in the Final Four were No. 1 seeds.
- That year, Kansas beat Memphis to win the championship.
- Since 1985, a No. 1 seed has won the tournament 25 times.
The odds of winning March Madness tend to favour the No. 1 seeds yearly.
There’s the Final Four just before the championship, but how often do all four No. 1 seeds make this round?
Below, I’ll explain how often this occurs, what the average number of the seeds in the Final Four is, and more.
Has the Final Four Ever Been All No. 1 Seeds?
Yes. There’s been one instance where all four teams in the Final Four were No. 1 seed. This came in 2008 with North Carolina, UCLA, Memphis, and Kansas.
That year, Kansas beat Memphis 75-68 to win the national championship. The live betting odds for this game must’ve been all over the place, as Kansas was up 33-28 at halftime. Memphis took the lead in the second half, and then Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hit a 3-point shot that eventually sent the game into overtime.
What’s the Average Number of the Seeds in the Final Four?
Since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, the average number of the seeds in the Final Four is 12.4.
How Often Does the No. 1 Overall Seed Win the NCAA Tournament?
Since 1985, when the tournament expanded to 64 teams, the No. 1 seed has won the national championship 25 times.
From 2021 to 2024, the No. 1 seed has won it three times.
