The bracket is set for the South Carolina Team!
The 2000 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament featured 64 teams and concluded with Michigan State claiming the national championship. The tournament was held in various locations across the United States, with the Final Four taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Final Four Teams:
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Michigan State (1st seed, Midwest Region): Defeated Florida in the national championship game with a score of 89–76.
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Florida (5th seed, Southeast Region): Advanced to the national championship game but fell to Michigan State.NCAA.com+6NCAA.com+6GQ+6
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North Carolina (8th seed, Southeast Region): Reached the Final Four but lost to Florida.
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Wisconsin (8th seed, West Region): Made a surprising run to the Final Four before being defeated by Michigan State.
Notable Upsets:
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Pepperdine (11th seed, East Region): Defeated Indiana (6th seed) in the first round.ESPN.com
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Seton Hall (10th seed, East Region): Upset Temple (2nd seed) in the second round.
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Gonzaga (10th seed, West Region): Surprised many by advancing to the Sweet 16.GQ+1allbrackets.com+1
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East Region: Duke (1st seed) advanced to the Final Four but was defeated by Florida.
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Midwest Region: Michigan State (1st seed) emerged as the national champion.
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Southeast Region: Florida (5th seed) made it to the national championship game.
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West Region: Wisconsin (8th seed) made a surprising run to the Final Four.
In the national championship game, Michigan State defeated Florida with a score of 89–76. Michigan State’s strong defense and balanced scoring led them to victory. Florida, despite a valiant effort, could not overcome Michigan State’s dominance.
