The 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was played through April 4, 2005. The Final Four took place in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. University of North Carolina, coached by Roy Williams, won its fourth national championship.
During the Final Four, the national semifinals matched up the winners of the Chicago and Albuquerque regions, and the Syracuse and Austin regions.
Final Four[]
| Logo | School | Seed/Region | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Champion |
|
North Carolina Tar Heels | #1 Syracuse |
| Runner-up | 
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Illinois Fighting Illini | #1 Chicago |
|
Michigan State Spartans | #5 Austin | |
|
Louisville Cardinals | #4 Albuquerque |
All-Tournament Team[]
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Sean May (Most Outstanding) | North Carolina |
| Raymond Felton | North Carolina |
| Rashad McCants | North Carolina |
| Luther Head | Illinois |
| Deron Williams | Illinois |
Syracuse Regional[]
Play-in Game[]
| Oakland | 79-69 | Alabama A&M |
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Austin Regional[]
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Chicago Regional[]
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Albuquerque Regional[]
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Final Four[]
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