GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Sweet 16 Appearances Statistics

Teams that reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA basketball tournament usually have a successful track record with strong overall performance during the regular season.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore a collection of notable statistics related to Sweet 16 appearances in NCAA basketball. From longstanding powerhouses like the University of North Carolina and Duke to newer contenders like Gonzaga, these figures shed light on the tournament success of various prominent universities.

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"The University of North Carolina leads the NCAA with the most number of Sweet 16 appearances at 29,"

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"Duke is third on the all-time list with 27 Sweet 16 appearances,"

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"UCLA is tied with Duke for the third most Sweet 16 appearances at 27,"

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"In the past five years, Gonzaga has made it to the Sweet 16 four times,"

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"University of Louisville has 21 Sweet 16 appearances,"

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"Kansas has the 5th most Sweet 16 appearances with 24,"

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"Michigan State has made it to the Sweet 16 20 times,"

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"Villanova has reached the Sweet 16 stage 16 times,"

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"University of Illinois has made it to the Sweet 16 11 times,"

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"Iowa State has reached the Sweet 16 four times,"

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"Georgetown University has 11 Sweet 16 appearances,"

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"Creighton University has reached the Sweet 16 once,"

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"Texas Tech University has 4 Sweet 16 appearances,"

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"The University of Georgia has reached the Sweet 16 twice,"

The statistics on Sweet 16 appearances in NCAA basketball reveal a clear dominance by traditional powerhouse programs such as the University of North Carolina, Duke, and UCLA. These teams consistently perform well in the tournament, with North Carolina leading the pack with 29 appearances. Additionally, Gonzaga, a relatively newer force in college basketball, has made a statement in recent years by reaching the Sweet 16 four times in the past five years. It is evident that Sweet 16 success is often a reflection of a program’s longstanding strength and ability to consistently perform at a high level in the postseason.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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