Top 5 NCAA Basketball Teams This 2024

As the 2024 March Madness is nearing an end, fans and analysts are eager to look back to this year’s NCAA Basketball event to analyse the top five teams that showed amazing power on the court.

Let’s look at the top 5 NCAA basketball teams of 2024 below, analysing their strengths, key players, and what makes them stand out in the quest for collegiate basketball supremacy.

UConn Huskies

Like football and horse racing today, basketball offers thrills and action to sports enthusiasts worldwide. Like other sports, NCAA Basketball provides the most talented teams in collegiate basketball today. One of the most-watched teams in the 2024 NCAA Basketball is the UConn Huskies.

For the first time in the program's history, the UConn men's basketball team secured the highest overall seed for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. As the premier seed in the East Region, the Huskies faced the 16th seed, Stetson, in their opening game last March 22 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, NY.

During the opening game, the Huskies showed the basketball industry that they are one of the teams holding this generation's best players.

In the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, top-seeded UConn, defending their national title, easily defeated 16th-seeded Stetson with a score of 91-52 on Friday. Donovan Clingan contributed 19 points, while Cam Spencer chipped in with 15 points.

Alabama Crimson Tide

This represents a significant milestone for a program traditionally overshadowed by its more renowned football counterpart in a region where sports reign supreme. Beyond just excelling in football, achievements in softball, gymnastics, and golf have been notable, with these sports reaching finals and notably clinching national titles.

With this triumph, the team joins the ranks of championship winners, poised to carve out further historical significance by potentially nabbing the first men's basketball national championship.

Alabama delivered yet another remarkable offensive display on Saturday evening, albeit with an unexpected turn. Initially, their shooting was off the mark, beginning with a 6-for-27 from the field and a weak 1-for-13 from beyond the arc, hinting at a potentially disappointing game.

However, the game took a surprising turn as Alabama forced Clemson to struggle offensively in a manner rarely observed by the Crimson Tide this season.

Clemson also had difficulty finding their shot in the first half, thanks partly to Alabama's defensive efforts, which kept Clemson from gaining a significant lead. Eventually, Alabama's offence caught fire, launching into a 22-6 run to close the first half, setting the stage for the offence to dominate.

Purdue Boilermakers

The Purdue men's basketball team, ranked third, triumphed over the fifth-seeded Gonzaga, ranked 18th, with a score of 80-68, advancing to the Midwest Regional final last Sunday. This victory marks the Boilermakers' 32nd win of the season, bringing their overall record to an impressive 32-4.

This achievement extends Purdue's ongoing record for most wins in a season. Purdue has maintained a perfect 5-0 record against Gonzaga, with three of those victories occurring in the past 17 months. Gonzaga held rankings of sixth, 11th, and 18th during these matchups.

N.C. State Wolfpack

The remarkable postseason journey in men's college basketball continues unabated. The next challenge for the N.C. The state team is advancing to the Final Four.

This marks the first return to this premier stage since 1983, a memorable year they seized the championship. Jim Valvano famously celebrated at The Pit in New Mexico by embracing anyone within reach, signalling N.C. State's triumphant return to the pinnacle of college sports.

NC State faced the Duke Blue Devils last Sunday, where the former won the game. The gathering of students and enthusiasts on Hillsborough Street was in jubilation of N.C.

State's impressive streak of nine consecutive victories, including triumphs in five matches over five days, secured the ACC Championship title and qualification for the NCAA tournament.

NC State’s win over the Duke Blue Devils puts them in the Final Four of the 2024 March Madness, the team’s first time in over 40 years.

Duke Blue Devils

In the world of NCAA Men's Basketball, the Duke Blue Devils stand out not only for their impressive athleticism and skill on the court but also for the culture and spirit that envelop the team.

In their elimination game against NC State, Jared McCain exploded for 32 points and had an amazing free throw run with 11/11 attempts. However, both DJs from NC state were red hot in scoring. DJ Horne had 20 points while DJ Burns Jr. had 29. With that loss, Duke bows out of this year’s tournament. Even though Duke lost against NC State on their face-off last Sunday, it’s undeniable that they are one of the best teams in the NCAA Men’s Basketball this year.

Final Words

As the 2024 March Madness ends, watch out for these top five teams that showed impressive gameplay this year. One of these teams will surely succeed and win as the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball champion.