There are few things that college sports fans love more than conference comparisons. That’s more true now than ever, with the Big Ten and SEC expanding into superconferences.
When March Madness comes around, it’s common for fans to judge the strength of each conference based on how its teams perform in the Big Dance. You’ll find updated records and stats on how each major basketball conference performed in the chart below.
NCAA Tournament Conference Records, 2026
| Conference | 2026 Record |
|---|---|
| Big Ten (1) | 21-8 (.724) |
| Big East | 7-3 (.700) |
| SEC | 14-10 (.583) |
| Big 12 | 11-7 (.611) |
| Atlantic 10 | 2-2 (.500) |
| ACC | 6-8 (.429) |
| WCC | 1-3 (.250) |
| MAC | 1-2 (.333) |
SEC Record In the 2026 NCAA Tournament
There were 10 SEC teams selected for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They finished 14-10.
Big 12 Record In the 2026 NCAA Tournament
There were eight Big 12 teams selected for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They finished 11-8.
Big Ten Record In the 2026 NCAA Tournament
There were nine Big Ten teams selected for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They finished 21-8.
ACC Record In the 2026 NCAA Tournament
There were eight ACC teams selected for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They finished 6-8.
Big East Record In the 2026 NCAA Tournament
There were three Big East teams selected for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They finished 7-3.
NCAA Tournament Conference Records, 2025
| Conference (Total NCAA Teams) | 2025 Record |
|---|---|
| Big 12 (7) | 14-7 (.667) |
| SEC (14) | 22-12 (.647) |
| Big Ten (8) | 13-8 (.619) |
| ACC (4) | 5-4 (.556) |
| West Coast (2) | 2-2 (.500) |
| Big East (5) | 4-5 (.444) |
| Mountain West (4) | 2-2 (.333) |
History Made In the 2025 NCAA Tournament
For the 2025 cycle, the SEC’s performance was in the spotlight. Though it is mostly known as a football conference, there were a whopping 14 SEC teams selected for the 2025 NCAA Tournament.Â
As you can imagine, that’s a new record for the most NCAA Tournament teams from one conference.
NCAA Tournament Conference Records, 2024
| Conference (NCAA Teams) | Record |
|---|---|
| Big East (3) | 10-2 (.833) |
| ACC (5) | 12-5 (.705) |
| Big Ten (6) | 10-6 (.625) |
| Pac-12 (4) | 6-4 (.600) |
| West Coast (2) | 2-2 (.500) |
| Atlantic 10 (2) | 2-2 (.500) |
| SEC (8) | 8-8 (.500) |
| Big 12 (8) | 7-8 (.467) |
| Mountain West (6) | 4-6 (.400) |
| American (2) | 0-2 (.000) |
NCAA Tournament Conference Records, 2023
| Conference (NCAA Teams) | Record |
|---|---|
| Big East (5) | 12-4 (.750) |
| Conference USA (1) | 4-1 (.800) |
| Ivy League (1) | 2-1 (.667) |
| West Coast (2) | 4-2 (.667) |
| Big 12 (7) | 9-7 (.563) |
| ACC (5) | 7-5 (.583) |
| Mountain West (4) | 5-4 (.556) |
| SEC (8) | 9-8 (.529) |
| American (2) | 2-2 (.500) |
| Pac-12 (4) | 3-4 (.429) |
| Big Ten (8) | 6-8 (.429) |
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