The Florida Gators won the most recent men’s Final Four and NCAA men’s basketball national championship, defeating Houston 65–63 in the 2025 title game.

Who won the 2025 men’s Final Four?

  • National champion: Florida (Gators).
  • Runner‑up: Houston , which reached the title game under coach Kelvin Sampson but lost for the first time in the national final.
  • Final score: Florida 65 – Houston 63 , with a late free‑throw‑driven rally sealing the Gators’ third program title.

Quick context on the 2025 Final Four

  • Both Final Four games were held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, with Florida beating Auburn (79–73) in the first semifinal and Houston downing Duke (70–67) in the nightcap.
  • Florida’s Alijah Martin and Clayton were key in the championship, with Clayton later named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

Recent title‑holder rundown (top‑level)

Year| Men’s national champion| Final Four location
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2025| Florida| San Antonio, Texas 16
2024| UConn| Glendale, Arizona 59
2023| UConn| Houston, Texas 9

If you’re asking about an earlier year’s Final Four (e.g., 2024 or 2023), just specify the year and I can break that one down in a similar format.
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