- The North Carolina Tar Heels have been to the most Final Fours with 21.
- The next closest team is Kentucky, which has 17.
- UConn has been to seven Final Fours and won the national championship in 2024.
Each year in college basketball, 68 teams compete for a national championship.
The tournament’s semifinals is known as the Final Four, and reaching this point is a testament to a program’s success.
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Continue reading below to see what program has been to the Final Four most.
What Team Has the Most Final Four Appearances?
Not including Final Four appearances that the NCAA has vacated, the North Carolina Tar Heels have the most appearances in the game with 21.
No other team has at least 20. The next closest is Kentucky, which has 17.
List of Most Final Four Appearances
| School | Final Four Appearances | Most Recent Final Four |
| North Carolina | 21 | 2022 |
| UCLA | 18 | 2021 |
| Duke | 17 | 2022 |
| Kentucky | 17 | 2015 |
| Kansas | 15 | 2022 |
| Michigan State | 10 | 2019 |
| Ohio State | 10 | 2012 |
| Indiana | 8 | 2002 |
| Louisville | 8 | 2013 |
| UConn | 7 | 2024 |
| Arkansas | 6 | 1995 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 1992 |
| Houston | 6 | 2021 |
| Michigan | 6 | 2018 |
| Oklahoma State | 6 | 2004 |
| Syracuse | 6 | 2016 |
| Villanova | 6 | 2022 |
| Florida | 5 | 2014 |
| Georgetown | 5 | 2007 |
| Illinois | 5 | 2005 |
| Oklahoma | 5 | 2016 |
