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Last Four In and Out Revealed: NCAA Updates

12/17/2025

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The latest update lists the last four byes as Indiana, UCLA, LSU, and Oklahoma State.
The last four teams in are NC State, UCF, Baylor, and Arizona State.
The first four out are Villanova, Oklahoma, Boise State, and Virginia Tech.
A separate update shows a different set: the last four in are UCF, LSU, Villanova, and Wisconsin, with the first four out Oklahoma State, TCU, Missouri, and Arizona State.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Basketball Tournament expanded to 64 teams, marking a pivotal shift in college athletics. Villanova's stunning victory over Georgetown in the championship game, where they shot 78.6%, highlighted the tournament's unpredictability. This expansion has since fueled ongoing debates about team inclusivity and fairness, influencing recruitment and funding across college sports.

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Story summary

The latest update lists the last four byes as Indiana, UCLA, LSU, and Oklahoma State.
The last four teams in are NC State, UCF, Baylor, and Arizona State.
The first four out are Villanova, Oklahoma, Boise State, and Virginia Tech.
A separate update shows a different set: the last four in are UCF, LSU, Villanova, and Wisconsin, with the first four out Oklahoma State, TCU, Missouri, and Arizona State.

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