Mick Cronin March Madness History: All-Time Record and Appearances in Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin has had a constant presence at March Madness in recent years. Cronin's led his teams to plenty of success in the men's NCAA Tournament, including some memorable tourney runs.

With Cronin's squad'still alive, many are curious about the esteemed coach's history in March Madness. Here's everything you need to know about Mick Cronin's all-time record and appearances in the men's NCAA Tournament.'

Mick Cronin All-Time NCAA Tournament Record

Mick Cronin owns a 12-11 record in the men's NCAA Tournament during his coaching career. He's gone to the tourney with three different teams: Murray State, Cincinnati, and UCLA.

How Many Times Has Mick Cronin Been to the Sweet 16?

The 2023 NCAA Tournament will mark Cronin's fourth appearance in the Sweet 16 round. He first advanced to this round in 2012 with Cincinnati, and he's led UCLA here three other times. Cronin's teams have won once in this round of the tourney.

How Many Times Has Mick Cronin Been to the Elite 8?

Mick Cronin has made the Elite 8 round one time in his career. UCLA advanced to this stage of the tournament in 2021 by defeating Alabama 88-78 in the Sweet 16. Cronin has also won his only appearance in the Elite 8.

How Many Final Fours Has Mick Cronin Made?

Mick Cronin has been to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament one time in his career. UCLA beat Michigan in the Elite 8 to advance to this round in 2021. Unfortunately, Cronin saw his squad's tourney run end there.

How Many National Championships Does Mick Cronin Have?

Mick Cronin has never won or made the national championship game. He came close in 2021 with the Bruins, who faced Gonzaga in the Final Four. It was the Bulldogs who emerged victorious, however, beating the Bruins 93-90 in an overtime thriller.

Mick Cronin NCAA Tournament Results by Year

Mick Cronin has made the NCAA Tournament 14 times. He currently owns a streak of 12 straight years appearing in the tourney, which started in 2011 with Cincinnati and has continued since leaving for UCLA. Check out his full year-by-year March Madness results below:

Year

School

Finish

2004

Murray State

Round of 64

2006

Murray State

Round of 64

2011

Cincinnati

Round of 32

2012

Cincinnati

Sweet 16

2013

Cincinnati

Round of 64

2014

Cincinnati

Round of 64

2015

Cincinnati

Round of 32

2016

Cincinnati

Round of 64

2017

Cincinnati

Round of 32

2018

Cincinnati

Round of 32

2019

Cincinnati

Round of 64

2020

UCLA

N/A (Tourney Canceled – COVID)

2021

UCLA

Final Four

2022

UCLA

Sweet 16

2023

UCLA

TBD