NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament consecutive appearances
This is a list of the most consecutive appearances in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament by schools.
Consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances by programs
| Rank | School | Appearances | Head Coach(es) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 27 (1975–2001) | Dean Smith (23), Bill Guthridge (3), Matt Doherty (1) |
| NR* | Arizona | 25 (1985–2009) | Lute Olson (23), Kevin O'Neill (1), Russ Pennell (1) |
| 2 | Kansas | 24 (1990–2013) | Roy Williams (14), Bill Self (10) |
| 3 | Duke | 18 (1996–2013) | Mike Krzyzewski |
| 3 | Indiana | 18 (1986–2003) | Bob Knight (15), Mike Davis (3) |
| 5 | Kentucky | 17 (1992–2008) | Rick Pitino (6), Tubby Smith (10), Billy Gillispie (1) |
| 6 | Michigan State | 16 (1998–2013) | Tom Izzo |
| 7 | UCLA | 15 (1967–1981) | John Wooden (9), Gene Bartow (2), Gary Cunningham (2), Larry Brown (2) |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 15 (1999–2013) | Dick Bennett (2), Brad Soderberg (1), Bo Ryan (12) |
| 7 | Gonzaga | 15 (1999–2013) | Dan Monson (1), Mark Few (14) |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 14 (1992–2005) | Bob Huggins |
| 10 | Georgetown | 14 (1979–1992) | John Thompson |
| 10 | UCLA | 14 (1989–2002) | Jim Harrick (8), Steve Lavin (6) |
| 10 | Texas | 14 (1999–2012) | Rick Barnes |
| 14 | Temple | 12 (1990–2001) | John Chaney |
| 15 | Duke | 11 (1984–1994) | Mike Krzyzewski |
| 15 | Maryland | 11 (1994–2004) | Gary Williams |
| 17 | Pittsburgh | 10 (2002–2011) | Ben Howland (2), Jamie Dixon (8) |
| 17 | Syracuse | 10 (1983–1992) | Jim Boeheim |
*Arizona had its 1999 appearance vacated by the NCAA, so the NCAA record books do not recognize their 1999 appearance. Without it, their streak is tied 10th.
Current consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances by programs
| School | Consecutive Appearances | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 24 | Big 12 |
| Duke | 18 | ACC |
| Michigan State | 16 | Big Ten |
| Wisconsin | 15 | Big Ten |
| Gonzaga | 15 | WCC |
| Marquette | 8 | Big East |
| Louisville | 7 | Big East |
| Temple | 6 | Atlantic 10 |
| Missouri | 5 | SEC |
| Ohio State | 5 | Big Ten |
| Syracuse | 5 | Big East |
- Table up to date through the 2013 tournament. Must have at least 5 consecutive appearances to be included.
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