Since 1948 and the advent of the AP Men’s College Basketball Poll, there have been 24 individual teams that have finished the regular season with an undefeated record.Â
Many of these teams did so in shorter seasons, before the modern era of college basketball began with the expansion of the NCAA Tournament in 1985.Â
Since the tournament expansion, five teams have entered their conference tournament with an undefeated record. That includes four teams since 2000.Â
Every Undefeated Regular Season in Men’s College Basketball History (Since 1948-49)
| Team | Season | NCAA Tournament Result | Final Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 2020-21 | Lost, Championship Game | 31-1 |
| Kentucky | 2014-15 | Lost, Final Four | 38-1 |
| Wichita State | 2013-14 | Lost, Round of 32 | 35-1 |
| Saint Joseph's | 2003-04 | Lost, Elite Eight | 30-2 |
| UNLV | 1990-91 | Lost, Final Four | 34-1 |
| Alcorn State | 1978-79 | Did Not Make NCAAT | 28-1 |
| Indiana State | 1978-79 | Lost, Championship Game | 33-1 |
| Rutgers | 1975-76 | Lost, Final Four | 31-2 |
| Indiana | 1975-76 | Won National Championship | 32-0 |
| Indiana | 1974-75 | Lost, Elite Eight | 31-1 |
| NC State | 1972-73 | Ineligible | 27-0 |
| UCLA | 1972-73 | Won National Championship | 30-0 |
| UCLA | 1971-72 | Won National Championship | 30-0 |
| Penn | 1970-71 | Lost, Elite Eight | 28-1 |
| Marquette | 1970-71 | Lost, Sweet 16 | 28-1 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1967-68 | Lost, Sweet 16 | 23-2 |
| Houston | 1967-68 | Lost, Final Four | 31-2 |
| UCLA | 1966-67 | Won National Championship | 30-0 |
| UCLA | 1963-64 | Won National Championship | 30-0 |
| Ohio State | 1960-61 | Lost, Championship Game | 27-1 |
| North Carolina | 1956-57 | Won National Championship | 32-0 |
| San Francisco | 1955-56 | Won National Championship | 29-0 |
| Kentucky | 1953-54 | Won National Championship | 25-0 |
| Columbia | 1950-51 | Lost, Round of 32 | 21-1 |
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