College Basketball Spin the Wheel: 147 Teams

A wheel of college basketball teams: 147 men's Division I programs from 11 conferences for 2026–27, each with nickname, campus and last tournament year.

College Basketball Spin the Wheel: 147 Teams

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Spin 1 · number 111

Central Michigan

Mid-American Conference. Campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Nickname: Chippewas. Last played in the national tournament in 2003 (as of 2026).

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147 teams on the wheel.

Numbers on the wheel

  1. Boston College
  2. California
  3. Clemson
  4. Duke
  5. Florida State
  6. Georgia Tech
  7. Louisville
  8. Miami (FL)
  9. NC State
  10. North Carolina
  11. Notre Dame
  12. Pittsburgh
  13. SMU
  14. Stanford
  15. Syracuse
  16. Virginia
  17. Virginia Tech
  18. Wake Forest
  19. Arizona
  20. Arizona State
  21. Baylor
  22. BYU
  23. Cincinnati
  24. Colorado
  25. Houston
  26. Iowa State
  27. Kansas
  28. Kansas State
  29. Oklahoma State
  30. TCU
  31. Texas Tech
  32. UCF
  33. Utah
  34. West Virginia
  35. Butler
  36. Creighton
  37. DePaul
  38. Georgetown
  39. Marquette
  40. Providence
  41. Seton Hall
  42. St. John's
  43. UConn
  44. Villanova
  45. Xavier
  46. Illinois
  47. Indiana
  48. Iowa
  49. Maryland
  50. Michigan
  51. Michigan State
  52. Minnesota
  53. Nebraska
  54. Northwestern
  55. Ohio State
  56. Oregon
  57. Penn State
  58. Purdue
  59. Rutgers
  60. UCLA
  61. USC
  62. Washington
  63. Wisconsin
  64. Alabama
  65. Arkansas
  66. Auburn
  67. Florida
  68. Georgia
  69. Kentucky
  70. LSU
  71. Mississippi State
  72. Missouri
  73. Oklahoma
  74. Ole Miss
  75. South Carolina
  76. Tennessee
  77. Texas
  78. Texas A&M
  79. Vanderbilt
  80. Charlotte
  81. East Carolina
  82. Florida Atlantic
  83. Memphis
  84. North Texas
  85. Rice
  86. South Florida
  87. Temple
  88. Tulane
  89. Tulsa
  90. UAB
  91. UTSA
  92. Wichita State
  93. Davidson
  94. Dayton
  95. Duquesne
  96. Fordham
  97. George Mason
  98. George Washington
  99. La Salle
  100. Loyola Chicago
  101. Rhode Island
  102. Richmond
  103. Saint Joseph's
  104. Saint Louis
  105. St. Bonaventure
  106. VCU
  107. Akron
  108. Ball State
  109. Bowling Green
  110. Buffalo
  111. Central Michigan
  112. Eastern Michigan
  113. Kent State
  114. Miami (OH)
  115. Ohio
  116. Toledo
  117. UMass
  118. Western Michigan
  119. Air Force
  120. Grand Canyon
  121. Hawaii
  122. Nevada
  123. New Mexico
  124. San Jose State
  125. UC Davis
  126. UNLV
  127. UTEP
  128. Wyoming
  129. Boise State
  130. Colorado State
  131. Fresno State
  132. Gonzaga
  133. Oregon State
  134. San Diego State
  135. Texas State
  136. Utah State
  137. Washington State
  138. Denver
  139. Loyola Marymount
  140. Pacific
  141. Pepperdine
  142. Portland
  143. Saint Mary's
  144. San Diego
  145. San Francisco
  146. Santa Clara
  147. Seattle

Results

  1. 1. Central Michigan

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College Basketball Spin the Wheel: 147 Teams: how it works

For college basketball, spin the wheel below: 147 men's Division I teams, every team in 11 conferences from the ACC to the West Coast. One school comes up, with its nickname, campus and the last year it played in the national tournament. A conference chip narrows it: 1 in 18 in the ACC, 1 in 9 in the Pac-12.

A random college basketball team to follow

Plenty of fans have never watched a MAC or Atlantic 10 game, and a random college basketball team gives you one to track. The detail line says what you are taking on: 48 of the 147 played in the 2026 national tournament, Bowling Green last played in one in 1968, and Denver never has.

Which teams are on the college basketball team wheel

Division I has 365 men's teams in 32 conferences; the wheel takes 150 names at most, so it carries 11 conferences in full. Eight sent more than one team to the 2026 national tournament: the ACC, Atlantic 10, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, MAC, SEC and West Coast. The American, the Mountain West and the rebuilt Pac-12 are our own additions. Chips follow basketball membership: Notre Dame plays in the ACC, UConn in the Big East.

Tips

  • Play it as a quiz: spin, cover the detail line and name the nickname. Tigers and Wildcats are the safest guesses, with 6 schools each.
  • A college basketball wheel spin can settle a pedigree argument: compare national titles in the detail lines. UCLA has 11, Kentucky 8, North Carolina and UConn 6 each.
  • Only want your state? Type its schools into My list. California has 15 on this wheel, Texas 12 and Ohio 10.

Questions and answers

Does this wheel have every Division I team?

No. This wheel of college basketball teams holds 147 of the 365 men's programs, so it is not a complete random NCAA basketball team generator. Type schools from the other 21 conferences into My list. Membership was checked on 18 September 2026. Women's teams are not on it.

Is every school equally likely on the random college basketball team wheel?

Yes. With All on, each school has a 1 in 147 chance, so the ACC and the Big Ten come up most often only because they have 18 teams each. Inside the Big East it is 1 in 11.

Does the wheel include the 2026 conference moves?

Yes. The Pac-12 is back to nine teams: Gonzaga, Texas State and five former Mountain West schools beside Oregon State and Washington State. Hawaii, UC Davis and UTEP moved to the Mountain West, and Denver joined the West Coast. This NCAA basketball wheel follows basketball membership; football's is on the college football wheel.

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Pac-12 9

  • Boise State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in Boise, Idaho. Nickname: Broncos. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026). Joined the Pac-12 in 2026 from the Mountain West.
  • Colorado State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. Nickname: Rams. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026). Joined the Pac-12 in 2026 from the Mountain West.
  • Fresno State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in Fresno, California. Nickname: Bulldogs. Last played in the national tournament in 2016 (as of 2026). Joined the Pac-12 in 2026 from the Mountain West.
  • Gonzaga Pac-12 Conference. Campus in Spokane, Washington. Nickname: Bulldogs. Played in the 2026 national tournament. Joined the Pac-12 in 2026 from the West Coast Conference.
  • Oregon State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Nickname: Beavers. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026). Stayed in the Pac-12 through its rebuild and played 2024–25 and 2025–26 as a West Coast Conference affiliate.
  • San Diego State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in San Diego, California. Nickname: Aztecs. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026). Joined the Pac-12 in 2026 from the Mountain West.
  • Texas State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in San Marcos, Texas. Nickname: Bobcats. Last played in the national tournament in 1997 (as of 2026). Joined the Pac-12 in 2026 from the Sun Belt.
  • Utah State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in Logan, Utah. Nickname: Aggies. Played in the 2026 national tournament. Joined the Pac-12 in 2026 from the Mountain West.
  • Washington State Pac-12 Conference. Campus in Pullman, Washington. Nickname: Cougars. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026). Stayed in the Pac-12 through its rebuild and played 2024–25 and 2025–26 as a West Coast Conference affiliate.

Mountain West 10

  • Air Force Mountain West Conference. Campus in Air Force Academy, Colorado. Nickname: Falcons. Last played in the national tournament in 2006 (as of 2026).
  • Grand Canyon Mountain West Conference. Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. Nickname: Antelopes, often shortened to Lopes. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • Hawaii Mountain West Conference. Campus in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nickname: Rainbow Warriors. Played in the 2026 national tournament. Joined the Mountain West in 2026 from the Big West.
  • Nevada Mountain West Conference. Campus in Reno, Nevada. Nickname: Wolf Pack. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • New Mexico Mountain West Conference. Campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nickname: Lobos. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • San Jose State Mountain West Conference. Campus in San Jose, California. Nickname: Spartans. Last played in the national tournament in 1996 (as of 2026).
  • UC Davis Mountain West Conference. Campus in Davis, California. Nickname: Aggies. Last played in the national tournament in 2017 (as of 2026). Joined the Mountain West in 2026 from the Big West.
  • UNLV Mountain West Conference. Campus in Paradise, Nevada. Nickname: Runnin' Rebels. Last played in the national tournament in 2013 (as of 2026). National champions in 1990.
  • UTEP Mountain West Conference. Campus in El Paso, Texas. Nickname: Miners. Last played in the national tournament in 2010 (as of 2026). National champions in 1966. Joined the Mountain West in 2026 from Conference USA.
  • Wyoming Mountain West Conference. Campus in Laramie, Wyoming. Nickname: Cowboys. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026). National champions in 1943.

West Coast 10

  • Denver West Coast Conference. Campus in Denver, Colorado. Nickname: Pioneers. Has not played in the national tournament (as of 2026). Joined the West Coast Conference on 1 July 2026 from the Summit League.
  • Loyola Marymount West Coast Conference. Campus in Los Angeles, California. Nickname: Lions. Last played in the national tournament in 1990 (as of 2026).
  • Pacific West Coast Conference. Campus in Stockton, California. Nickname: Tigers. Last played in the national tournament in 2013 (as of 2026).
  • Pepperdine West Coast Conference. Campus in Malibu, California. Nickname: Waves. Last played in the national tournament in 2002 (as of 2026).
  • Portland West Coast Conference. Campus in Portland, Oregon. Nickname: Pilots. Last played in the national tournament in 1996 (as of 2026).
  • Saint Mary's West Coast Conference. Campus in Moraga, California. Nickname: Gaels. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • San Diego West Coast Conference. Campus in San Diego, California. Nickname: Toreros. Last played in the national tournament in 2008 (as of 2026).
  • San Francisco West Coast Conference. Campus in San Francisco, California. Nickname: Dons. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026). National champions in 1955 and 1956.
  • Santa Clara West Coast Conference. Campus in Santa Clara, California. Nickname: Broncos. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Seattle West Coast Conference. Campus in Seattle, Washington. Nickname: Redhawks. Last played in the national tournament in 1969 (as of 2026).

Big East 11

  • Butler Big East Conference. Campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nickname: Bulldogs. Last played in the national tournament in 2018 (as of 2026).
  • Creighton Big East Conference. Campus in Omaha, Nebraska. Nickname: Bluejays. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • DePaul Big East Conference. Campus in Chicago, Illinois. Nickname: Blue Demons. Last played in the national tournament in 2004 (as of 2026).
  • Georgetown Big East Conference. Campus in Washington, D.C. Nickname: Hoyas. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026). National champions in 1984.
  • Marquette Big East Conference. Campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nickname: Golden Eagles. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026). National champions in 1977.
  • Providence Big East Conference. Campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Nickname: Friars. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).
  • Seton Hall Big East Conference. Campus in South Orange, New Jersey. Nickname: Pirates. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026).
  • St. John's Big East Conference. Campus in Queens, New York. Nickname: Red Storm. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • UConn Big East Conference. Campus in Storrs, Connecticut. Nickname: Huskies. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions 6 times, most recently in 2024.
  • Villanova Big East Conference. Campus in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Nickname: Wildcats. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1985, 2016 and 2018.
  • Xavier Big East Conference. Campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nickname: Musketeers. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).

MAC 12

  • Akron Mid-American Conference. Campus in Akron, Ohio. Nickname: Zips. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Ball State Mid-American Conference. Campus in Muncie, Indiana. Nickname: Cardinals. Last played in the national tournament in 2000 (as of 2026).
  • Bowling Green Mid-American Conference. Campus in Bowling Green, Ohio. Nickname: Falcons. Last played in the national tournament in 1968 (as of 2026).
  • Buffalo Mid-American Conference. Campus in Buffalo, New York. Nickname: Bulls. Last played in the national tournament in 2019 (as of 2026).
  • Central Michigan Mid-American Conference. Campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Nickname: Chippewas. Last played in the national tournament in 2003 (as of 2026).
  • Eastern Michigan Mid-American Conference. Campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Nickname: Eagles. Last played in the national tournament in 1998 (as of 2026).
  • Kent State Mid-American Conference. Campus in Kent, Ohio. Nickname: Golden Flashes. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).
  • Miami (OH) Mid-American Conference. Campus in Oxford, Ohio. Nickname: RedHawks. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Ohio Mid-American Conference. Campus in Athens, Ohio. Nickname: Bobcats. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026).
  • Toledo Mid-American Conference. Campus in Toledo, Ohio. Nickname: Rockets. Last played in the national tournament in 1980 (as of 2026).
  • UMass Mid-American Conference. Campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. Nickname: Minutemen. Last played in the national tournament in 2014 (as of 2026).
  • Western Michigan Mid-American Conference. Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nickname: Broncos. Last played in the national tournament in 2014 (as of 2026).

American 13

  • Charlotte American Conference. Campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nickname: 49ers. Last played in the national tournament in 2005 (as of 2026).
  • East Carolina American Conference. Campus in Greenville, North Carolina. Nickname: Pirates. Last played in the national tournament in 1993 (as of 2026).
  • Florida Atlantic American Conference. Campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Nickname: Owls. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • Memphis American Conference. Campus in Memphis, Tennessee. Nickname: Tigers. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • North Texas American Conference. Campus in Denton, Texas. Nickname: Mean Green. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026).
  • Rice American Conference. Campus in Houston, Texas. Nickname: Owls. Last played in the national tournament in 1970 (as of 2026).
  • South Florida American Conference. Campus in Tampa, Florida. Nickname: Bulls. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Temple American Conference. Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nickname: Owls. Last played in the national tournament in 2019 (as of 2026).
  • Tulane American Conference. Campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nickname: Green Wave. Last played in the national tournament in 1995 (as of 2026).
  • Tulsa American Conference. Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Nickname: Golden Hurricane. Last played in the national tournament in 2016 (as of 2026).
  • UAB American Conference. Campus in Birmingham, Alabama. Nickname: Blazers. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • UTSA American Conference. Campus in San Antonio, Texas. Nickname: Roadrunners. Last played in the national tournament in 2011 (as of 2026).
  • Wichita State American Conference. Campus in Wichita, Kansas. Nickname: Shockers. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026).

Atlantic 10 14

  • Davidson Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Davidson, North Carolina. Nickname: Wildcats. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026).
  • Dayton Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Dayton, Ohio. Nickname: Flyers. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • Duquesne Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nickname: Dukes. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • Fordham Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Bronx, New York. Nickname: Rams. Last played in the national tournament in 1992 (as of 2026).
  • George Mason Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Fairfax, Virginia. Nickname: Patriots. Last played in the national tournament in 2011 (as of 2026).
  • George Washington Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Washington, D.C. Nickname: Revolutionaries. Last played in the national tournament in 2014 (as of 2026).
  • La Salle Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nickname: Explorers. Last played in the national tournament in 2013 (as of 2026). National champions in 1954.
  • Loyola Chicago Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Chicago, Illinois. Nickname: Ramblers. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026). National champions in 1963.
  • Rhode Island Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Kingston, Rhode Island. Nickname: Rams. Last played in the national tournament in 2018 (as of 2026).
  • Richmond Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Richmond, Virginia. Nickname: Spiders. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026).
  • Saint Joseph's Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nickname: Hawks. Last played in the national tournament in 2016 (as of 2026).
  • Saint Louis Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in St. Louis, Missouri. Nickname: Billikens. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • St. Bonaventure Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in St. Bonaventure, New York. Nickname: Bonnies. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026).
  • VCU Atlantic 10 Conference. Campus in Richmond, Virginia. Nickname: Rams. Played in the 2026 national tournament.

Big 12 16

  • Arizona Big 12 Conference. Campus in Tucson, Arizona. Nickname: Wildcats. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1997.
  • Arizona State Big 12 Conference. Campus in Tempe, Arizona. Nickname: Sun Devils. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).
  • Baylor Big 12 Conference. Campus in Waco, Texas. Nickname: Bears. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026). National champions in 2021.
  • BYU Big 12 Conference. Campus in Provo, Utah. Nickname: Cougars. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Cincinnati Big 12 Conference. Campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nickname: Bearcats. Last played in the national tournament in 2019 (as of 2026). National champions in 1961 and 1962.
  • Colorado Big 12 Conference. Campus in Boulder, Colorado. Nickname: Buffaloes. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • Houston Big 12 Conference. Campus in Houston, Texas. Nickname: Cougars. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Iowa State Big 12 Conference. Campus in Ames, Iowa. Nickname: Cyclones. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Kansas Big 12 Conference. Campus in Lawrence, Kansas. Nickname: Jayhawks. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1952, 1988, 2008 and 2022.
  • Kansas State Big 12 Conference. Campus in Manhattan, Kansas. Nickname: Wildcats. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).
  • Oklahoma State Big 12 Conference. Campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Nickname: Cowboys. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026). National champions in 1945 and 1946.
  • TCU Big 12 Conference. Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Nickname: Horned Frogs. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Texas Tech Big 12 Conference. Campus in Lubbock, Texas. Nickname: Red Raiders. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • UCF Big 12 Conference. Campus in Orlando, Florida. Nickname: Knights. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Utah Big 12 Conference. Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nickname: Utes. Last played in the national tournament in 2016 (as of 2026). National champions in 1944.
  • West Virginia Big 12 Conference. Campus in Morgantown, West Virginia. Nickname: Mountaineers. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).

SEC 16

  • Alabama Southeastern Conference. Campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Nickname: Crimson Tide. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Arkansas Southeastern Conference. Campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Nickname: Razorbacks. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1994.
  • Auburn Southeastern Conference. Campus in Auburn, Alabama. Nickname: Tigers. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • Florida Southeastern Conference. Campus in Gainesville, Florida. Nickname: Gators. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 2006, 2007 and 2025.
  • Georgia Southeastern Conference. Campus in Athens, Georgia. Nickname: Bulldogs. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Kentucky Southeastern Conference. Campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Nickname: Wildcats. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions 8 times, most recently in 2012.
  • LSU Southeastern Conference. Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nickname: Tigers. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026).
  • Mississippi State Southeastern Conference. Campus in Mississippi State, Mississippi, just outside Starkville. Nickname: Bulldogs. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • Missouri Southeastern Conference. Campus in Columbia, Missouri. Nickname: Tigers. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Oklahoma Southeastern Conference. Campus in Norman, Oklahoma. Nickname: Sooners. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • Ole Miss Southeastern Conference. Campus in University, Mississippi, just outside Oxford. Nickname: Rebels. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026).
  • South Carolina Southeastern Conference. Campus in Columbia, South Carolina. Nickname: Gamecocks. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • Tennessee Southeastern Conference. Campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. Nickname: Volunteers. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Texas Southeastern Conference. Campus in Austin, Texas. Nickname: Longhorns. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Texas A&M Southeastern Conference. Campus in College Station, Texas. Nickname: Aggies. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Vanderbilt Southeastern Conference. Campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Nickname: Commodores. Played in the 2026 national tournament.

ACC 18

  • Boston College Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Nickname: Eagles. Last played in the national tournament in 2009 (as of 2026).
  • California Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Berkeley, California. Nickname: Golden Bears. Last played in the national tournament in 2016 (as of 2026). National champions in 1959.
  • Clemson Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Clemson, South Carolina. Nickname: Tigers. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Duke Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Durham, North Carolina. Nickname: Blue Devils. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010 and 2015.
  • Florida State Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Tallahassee, Florida. Nickname: Seminoles. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026).
  • Georgia Tech Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. Nickname: Yellow Jackets. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026).
  • Louisville Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Louisville, Kentucky. Nickname: Cardinals. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1980 and 1986. A 2013 title was later vacated.
  • Miami (FL) Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Coral Gables, Florida. Nickname: Hurricanes. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • NC State Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nickname: Wolfpack. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1974 and 1983.
  • North Carolina Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Nickname: Tar Heels. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions 6 times, most recently in 2017.
  • Notre Dame Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Notre Dame, Indiana. Nickname: Fighting Irish. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026).
  • Pittsburgh Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nickname: Panthers. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).
  • SMU Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Dallas, Texas. Nickname: Mustangs. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Stanford Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Stanford, California. Nickname: Cardinal. Last played in the national tournament in 2014 (as of 2026). National champions in 1942.
  • Syracuse Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Syracuse, New York. Nickname: Orange. Last played in the national tournament in 2021 (as of 2026). National champions in 2003.
  • Virginia Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. Nickname: Cavaliers. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 2019.
  • Virginia Tech Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Nickname: Hokies. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026).
  • Wake Forest Atlantic Coast Conference. Campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Nickname: Demon Deacons. Last played in the national tournament in 2017 (as of 2026).

Big Ten 18

  • Illinois Big Ten Conference. Campus in Urbana, Illinois. Nickname: Fighting Illini. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Indiana Big Ten Conference. Campus in Bloomington, Indiana. Nickname: Hoosiers. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026). National champions in 1940, 1953, 1976, 1981 and 1987.
  • Iowa Big Ten Conference. Campus in Iowa City, Iowa. Nickname: Hawkeyes. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Maryland Big Ten Conference. Campus in College Park, Maryland. Nickname: Terrapins. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026). National champions in 2002.
  • Michigan Big Ten Conference. Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nickname: Wolverines. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1989 and 2026.
  • Michigan State Big Ten Conference. Campus in East Lansing, Michigan. Nickname: Spartans. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1979 and 2000.
  • Minnesota Big Ten Conference. Campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nickname: Golden Gophers. Last played in the national tournament in 2019 (as of 2026).
  • Nebraska Big Ten Conference. Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nickname: Cornhuskers. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Northwestern Big Ten Conference. Campus in Evanston, Illinois. Nickname: Wildcats. Last played in the national tournament in 2024 (as of 2026).
  • Ohio State Big Ten Conference. Campus in Columbus, Ohio. Nickname: Buckeyes. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1960.
  • Oregon Big Ten Conference. Campus in Eugene, Oregon. Nickname: Ducks. Last played in the national tournament in 2025 (as of 2026). National champions in 1939.
  • Penn State Big Ten Conference. Campus in University Park, Pennsylvania. Nickname: Nittany Lions. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).
  • Purdue Big Ten Conference. Campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. Nickname: Boilermakers. Played in the 2026 national tournament.
  • Rutgers Big Ten Conference. Campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Nickname: Scarlet Knights. Last played in the national tournament in 2022 (as of 2026).
  • UCLA Big Ten Conference. Campus in Los Angeles, California. Nickname: Bruins. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions 11 times, most recently in 1995.
  • USC Big Ten Conference. Campus in Los Angeles, California. Nickname: Trojans. Last played in the national tournament in 2023 (as of 2026).
  • Washington Big Ten Conference. Campus in Seattle, Washington. Nickname: Huskies. Last played in the national tournament in 2019 (as of 2026).
  • Wisconsin Big Ten Conference. Campus in Madison, Wisconsin. Nickname: Badgers. Played in the 2026 national tournament. National champions in 1941.

How this list was compiled: 147 men's Division I basketball programs for the 2026–27 season: every team in 11 of the 32 conferences, grouped by the conference each one plays basketball in. The wheel holds at most 150 entries, so the choice follows basketball: the eight conferences that placed more than one team in the 2026 national tournament (ACC, Atlantic 10, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, MAC, SEC and West Coast, per the bids table at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_tournament, read 2026-09-19), plus three more that we chose for the schools in them: the American, the Mountain West and the rebuilt Pac-12. The 218 teams of the other 21 conferences, which were checked in the same pass, are left off this page. Schools, nicknames and basketball conferences were taken on 2026-09-18 from the table at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_programs (raw wikitext, 365 rows, affiliations for 2026–27) and read again on 2026-09-19, and campus cities from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NCAA_Division_I_institutions, which agrees with the first list on every school's conference. The membership of every conference was checked on 2026-09-18 against ESPN's 2026–27 conference lists (espn.com/mens-college-basketball/teams and the matching data at sports.core.api.espn.com); the two agree on every team on this page. Atlantic 10 and West Coast membership was read again on 2026-09-19 at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_10_Conference and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Conference. Conference moves for 2026 in the detail lines come from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021–2026_NCAA_conference_realignment and match the change between ESPN's 2025–26 and 2026–27 lists. The Pac-12's nine members were also read at pac-12.com. ncaa.com's own standings page and themw.com returned no team names to the checker, so the association's site was not used. The tournament line on each team (the last year it played in the national tournament, and any national titles) comes from the same programs table, read 2026-09-19: the 68 teams it marks for 2026 are the same 68 as in the 2026 tournament article, and every title year matches en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_champions. Appearances and titles that were later vacated are not counted. 'Campus in' is the school's location as the Wikipedia table gives it; some teams play home games in a nearby city, so it is not called an arena location. Arena names, season records, rankings, colors and mascots are left out on purpose. Basketball conference can differ from football conference. Names are plain text used to describe the wheel; no logos, colors or artwork are used. Conference membership changes most summers, so the list is re-checked every August, and the tournament lines every April. Licence: Facts compiled from the sources named above; the selection and wording are ours.