This is a list of the most consecutive appearances in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament by schools.
Bold denotes an active streak.
| Rank | School | Appearances | Head Coach(es) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 27 (1975–2001) | Dean Smith (23), Bill Guthridge (3), Matt Doherty (1) |
| 2 | Arizona | 25 (1985–2009) | Lute Olson (23), Kevin O'Neill (1), Russ Pennell (1) |
| 3 | Kansas | 22 (1990–2011) | Roy Williams (14), Bill Self (8) |
| 4 | Indiana | 18 (1986–2003) | Bob Knight (15), Mike Davis (3) |
| 5 | Kentucky | 17 (1992–2008) | Rick Pitino (6), Tubby Smith (10), Billy Gillispie (1) |
| 6 | Duke | 16 (1996–2011) | Mike Krzyzewski |
| 7 | UCLA | 15 (1967–1981) | John Wooden |
| 8 | Michigan State | 14 (1998–2011) | Tom Izzo |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 14 (1992–2005) | Bob Huggins |
| 8 | Georgetown | 14 (1979–1992) | John Thompson |
| 8 | UCLA | 14 (1989–2002) | Jim Harrick (8), Steve Lavin (6) |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 13 (1999–2011) | Dick Bennett (2), Brad Soderberg (1), Bo Ryan (10) |
| 12 | Texas | 13 (1999–2011) | Rick Barnes |
| 12 | Gonzaga | 13 (1999–2011) | Dan Monson (1), Mark Few (12) |
| 15 | Temple | 12 (1990–2001) | John Chaney |
| 16 | Duke | 11 (1984–1994) | Mike Krzyzewski |
| 16 | Maryland | 11 (1994–2004) | Gary Williams |
| 18 | Pittsburgh | 10 (2002–2011) | Ben Howland (2), Jamie Dixon (8) |
| 18 | Syracuse | 10 (1983–1992) | Jim Boeheim |