🏀 March Madness MVP Odds 2026: Men's Final Four Most Outstanding Player
The NCAA Tournament is nearly here with Selection Sunday set for March 15, and while the March Madness MVP odds are not yet available, it's clear who will open as the favorite.
Duke freshman phenom Cameron Boozer is expected to win the Wooden Award and has the Blue Devils projected to earn the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Last year, Duke's Cooper Flagg opened as a +370 favorite to win March Madness MVP, so Boozer's odds should be nearly identical.
Other college basketball stars that will likely be atop the board are Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, Arizona's Brayden Burries, and Florida's Thomas Haugh.
π March Madness MVP history
Since the NCAA Tournament began in 1938-39, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player has gone to a player on the losing team in the championship game just 12 times. Since the NCAA Tournament expansion in 1984-85, it has gone to a player on the winning team every single season.
The last non-championship winning player to take home March Madness MVP was Akeem Olajuwon in 1983.
| Year | Player | College | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walter Clayton | Florida | β |
| 2024 | Tristen Newton | UConn | β |
| 2023 | Adama Sanogo | UConn | β |
| 2022 | Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | β |
| 2021 | Jared Butler | Baylor | β |
| 2019 | Kyle Guy | Virginia | β |
| 2018 | Donte DiVincenzo | Villanova | β |
| 2017 | Joel Berry II | North Carolina | β |
| 2016 | Ryan Arciadacono | Villanova | β |
| 2015 | Tyus Jones | Duke | β |
| 2014 | Shabazz Napier | UConn | β |
| 2013 | Luke Hancock | Louisville | β |
| 2012 | Anthony Davis | Kentucky | β |
| 2011 | Kemba Walker | UConn | β |
| 2010 | Kyle Singler | Duke | β |
| 2009 | Wayne Ellington | North Carolina | β |
| 2008 | Mario Chalmers | Kansas | β |
| 2007 | Corey Brewer | Florida | β |
| 2006 | Joakim Noah | Florida | β |
| 2005 | Sean May | North Carolina | β |
| 2004 | Emeka Okafor | UConn | β |
| 2003 | Carmelo Anthony | Syracuse | β |
| 2002 | Juan Dixon | Maryland | β |
| 2001 | Shane Battier | Duke | β |
| 2000 | Mateen Cleaves | Michigan State | β |
βMarch Madness MVP FAQs
Who is the March Madness MVP favorite?
Odds are not yet available for the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award, but Duke's Cameron Boozer is expected to open as the favorite.
Who won the March Madness MVP last year?
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. won the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award last season when he led the Gators to their first NCAA Tournament title since 2007.
How is the March Madness MVP determined?
Media members choose the tournament's Most Outstanding Player following the completion of the championship game.
When will March Madness MVP odds be available to bet on?
March Madness MVP odds will be available at our best March Madness betting sites when the NCAA Tournament begins.
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