The 20 Luckiest College Basketball Teams in 2026
| Rank | University | Team | March Madness Buzzer beaters | March Madness Wins as Underdog (Upset Wins) | Wins Away (25/26 Season) | Away Game Points Margin (25/26 Season) | Luck Score | Rank 2025 vs Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Michigan St | Spartans | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7.1 | 79.06 | 0 |
2 | Michigan | Wolverines | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13.9 | 73.15 | ↑ 3 |
3 | Villanova | Wildcats | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1.9 | 69.28 | ↑ 4 |
4 | Gonzaga | Bulldogs | 2 | 6 | 9 | 12.3 | 67.71 | ↑ 2 |
5 | UConn | Huskies | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7.8 | 62.29 | ↑ 3 |
6 | Wisconsin | Badgers | 3 | 5 | 6 | -2.4 | 61.08 | ↓ 3 |
7 | UCLA | Bruins | 3 | 6 | 4 | -4.8 | 58.98 | ↓ 5 |
8 | Arkansas | Razorbacks | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0.1 | 57.23 | ↑ 1 |
9 | NC State | Wolfpack | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2.9 | 56.91 | ↑ 14 |
10 | VCU | Rams | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2.8 | 53.74 | ↓ 6 |
