 By SuperWest Sports Staff
March 30, 2026
As Arizona prepares to play in its fifth all-time Final Four on Saturday, we’ve compiled a list of all such appearances by schools in the West.
The region boasts 19 Final Four teams, 12 of which have made two or more appearances, led by UCLA with 19, Arizona with five, and Utah and UNLV each with four.
But before we get to the list, for those who may be interested, a little history.
The NCAA recognizes Final Four appearances since the first tournament in 1939, even though only eight teams participated in the tournament from 1939 to 1950.
Between 1939 and 1950, there were only eight teams in the tournament, so half of the teams can claim a Final Four appearance.
However, since 1985, all have been required to play at least three games to make the Final Four.
Here is the list of participating schools from the region.
All-Time Final Four Appearances by Schools in the West
| Appearances | School | Most Recent |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | UCLA | 2021 |
| 5 | Arizona | 2026 |
| 4 | Utah | 1998 |
| 4 | UNLV | 1991 |
| 3 | Cal | 1960 |
| 3 | San Francisco | 1957 |
| 2 | Gonzaga | 2021 |
| 2 | Oregon | 2017 |
| 2 | Stanford | 1998 |
| 2 | Oregon State | 1963 |
| 2 | Colorado | 1955 |
| 2 | USC | 1954 |
| 1 | SDSU | 2023 |
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1970 |
| 1 | Seattle | 1958 |
| 1 | Washington | 1953 |
| 1 | Santa Clara | 1952 |
| 1 | Wyoming | 1943 |
| 1 | WSU | 1941 |