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Winning the March Madness tournament is an accomplishment in itself, but claiming Most Outstanding Player honors means rising above every “shining moment” along the way.
MOP odds have shifted with the Sweet 16 now set, although a majority of star players remain atop the board, with the Florida Gators being the only No. 1 seed to be eliminated.
March Madness 2026 MVP odds
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Cameron Boozer |
<<+450>> |
 Yaxel Lendeborg |
<<+900>> |
| Aday Mara |
<<+1200>> |
 Brayden Burries |
<<+1200>> |
| Jaden Bradley |
<<+1200>> |
| Morez Johnson Jr. |
<<+1200>> |
 Kingston Flemings |
<<+1200>> |
 Nate Ament |
<<+1400>> |
 Keaton Wagler |
<<+2000>> |
| Koa Peat |
<<+2200>> |
 Braden Smith |
<<+2200>> |
| Emanuel Sharp |
<<+2800>> |
 Milan Momcilovic |
<<+3000>> |
| Anthony Dell’Orso |
<<+4000>> |
 Darius Acuff Jr. |
<<+4000>> |
| Ivan Kharchenkov |
<<+4000>> |
 Jeremy Fears Jr. |
<<+4000>> |
| Trey Kaufman-Renn |
<<+4000>> |
 Zuby Ejiofor |
<<+4000>> |
| Elliot Cadeau |
<<+5000>> |
| Isaiah Evans |
<<+5000>> |
| Tamin Lipsey |
<<+5000>> |
 Tarris Reed Jr. |
<<+5000>> |
| Trey McKenney |
<<+5000>> |
Odds as of 3-25.
Even after a shaky Round 1 game vs. Siena, Cameron Boozer remains the favorite to win MOP honors. Yaxel Lendeborg moved into the second slot after his Wolverines handled business with back-to-back blowout wins.
Kingston Flemings also moved into a tie for third, with his Cougars looking to avenge last season’s loss in the finals.
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Who won March Madness MVP last year?
Once Cooper Flagg and Duke were eliminated, there was no looking back for Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr.
Clayton put the Gators on his back during the tourney, finishing with 30+ points in both the Elite Eight and Final Four.
He also dished out seven assists in Florida’s thrilling 65-63 win over Houston in the national championship game, securing the program’s first title since 2007.
How is the March Madness MVP decided?
The Associated Press awards the March Madness MVP honor after the NCAA Tournament.
Most often, the Most Outstanding Player comes from the NCAA championship team. Twelve players have been named MVP without being on championship teams.
History of the March Madness MVP
Not all Final Four MVPs go on to the pros, but they live on forever in NCAA Tournament glory — especially if you bet on their odds to win March Madness MVP.
Tournament MVPs almost always come from the winning team. The last player to be named MVP whose team did not win was Hakeem Olajuwon for the Houston Cougars in 1983.
Most betting sites have offered odds on the tournament MVP for a few years now, but sportsbooks based in Nevada have only been allowed to bet on March Madness props since 2016.
Odds for March Madness MVP are listed in American format. American odds can be converted to decimal or fractional using our odds converter.
| Year | MVP | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walter Clayton Jr. | Florida |
| 2024 | Tristen Newton | UConn |
| 2023 | Adama Sanogo | UConn |
| 2022 | Ochai Agbaji | Kansas |
| 2021 | Jared Butler | Baylor |
| 2020 | No tournament | NA |
| 2019 | Kyle Guy | Virginia |
| 2018 | Donte DiVincenzo | Villanova |
| 2017 | Joel Berry | North Carolina |
| 2016 | Ryan Arcidiacono | Villanova |
| 2015 | Tyus Jones | Duke |
| 2014 | Shabazz Napier | UConn |
| 2013 | Luke Hancock | Louisville |
| 2012 | Anthony Davis | Kentucky |
| 2011 | Kemba Walker | UConn |
| 2010 | Kyle Singler | Duke |
| 2009 | Wayne Ellington | North Carolina |
| 2008 | Mario Chalmers | Kansas |
| 2007 | Corey Brewer | Florida |
| 2006 | Joakim Noah | Florida |
| 2005 | Sean May | North Carolina |
| 2004 | Emeka Okafor | UConn |
| 2003 | Carmelo Anthony | Syracuse |
| 2002 | Juan Dixon | Maryland |
| 2001 | Shane Battier | Duke |
| 2000 | Mateen Cleaves | Michigan St |
March Madness MVP trends
- March Madness MVP odds are usually topped by multiple players from the top-seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament.
- Final Four MVP odds are released after Selection Sunday and will adjust throughout the tournament as teams advance and get eliminated.
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