Michigan was a #3 seed when they won the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in 1989.
Yes in 1989.
The 11 seed is a play-in game in the NCAA basketball tournament because it allows for more teams to participate in the tournament and provides an opportunity for lower-seeded teams to earn a spot in the main bracket.
Michigan State defeated Indiana State, 75-64, to win the 1979 NCAA basketball tournament.
The higher seed is considered the home team
Three. 1976, 1998, 2004.
The first four 11 seeds are significant in the NCAA basketball tournament selection process because they compete in play-in games to earn a spot in the main tournament bracket. These games give lower-seeded teams a chance to prove themselves and potentially advance further in the tournament.
Michigan State led by Earvin "Magic" Johnson won the 1979 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament over Indiana State and Larry Bird.
UNC was a number 1 seed in the 2009 NCAA basketball tournament.
No, Illinois has never won the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament went to 64 teams in 1985.
The first NCAA Basketball Tournament was held in 1939.
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