25 Best College Basketball Teams That Didn’t Win The National Title

23. Gonzaga Bulldogs (2016-17)

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Mark Few loaded up with transfers like Nigel Williams-Goss (Washington), Jordan Mathews (Cal) and Johnathan Williams (Missouri) to take the Zags to their first NCAA Tournament Final in program history. In one of the better title games in recent memory, Gonzaga had its chance but struggled down the stretch in a 71-65 loss to North Carolina to cap its season at 37-2.