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As Season Nears; College Basketball's Top 10 Programs Of All Time (Based On ESPN's 2009 Ranking System)

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Several things; some may disagree with the point(s) allocation, but IMO it is fair. Also, this is an updated All-Time list. There is no statute of limitations on accomplishments. UK's title in 1948 is every bit the equal of Florida's in 2025. Only in basketball does one see opposing folks (perhaps non-UK fans) try to diminish dominance in long ago decades. It doesn't wash to me.

The points system:
5 for Regular season conference title
3 for conference tourney title
1 point for NCAAT appearance
5 for Sweet 16 loss
10 for Elite 8 loss
15 for Final 4 loss
20 for title game loss
25 for NCAAT title
1 for NIT Title

The top 10 programs of all time (any surprises)
1. Kentucky 1028 points
2. North Carolina 873
3. Kansas 830
4. UCLA 742
5. Duke 716
6. UConn 501
7. Louisville 429
8. Indiana 412
9. Michigan State 401
10. Ohio State 390
 
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