1986 NCAA Tournament

The 1986 NCAA Tournament was a college basketball tournament to crown the national champion. It featured 64 teams competing in single-elimination games across several rounds. The Indiana Hoosiers, led by coach Bob Knight and star player Keith Smart, won the championship by defeating Syracuse in the final with a last-minute shot, finishing with a 32-4 record. The tournament is remembered for its dramatic games and the Hoosiers’ disciplined play, culminating in Indiana’s fourth national title. It showcased the best college basketball talent of that year and remains a notable event in NCAA history.