Kelvin Sampson and Matt Painter are the most discussed coaches without a title, with Sampson having made three Final Four appearances and Painter leading a talented Purdue team.

Sampson is considered a strong contender due to Houston's current dominance and his past near-misses, while Painter's youth and a talented Purdue roster make him a prominent candidate.

The NCAA Tournament's unpredictable nature makes it difficult to forecast who will secure their first championship, but it remains a compelling storyline for the sport.

Winning an NCAA championship significantly enhances a coach's legacy, with only seven active Division I coaches having achieved this, including John Calipari, Scott Drew, Todd Golden, Dan Hurley, Tom Izzo, Rick Pitino, and Bill Self.

A CBS Sports survey of nearly 100 college basketball coaches identified which coaches are most likely to win their first NCAA Tournament title.

The survey results show that Gonzaga's Mark Few is not mentioned, suggesting a perception that his window for a first title has passed.

Potential first-time champions also include Duke's Jon Scheyer, who is on his way to winning a title, and Kentucky's John Pope, who is leveraging Kentucky's recruiting power.

Other coaches considered likely to achieve their first title include Nate Oats, Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, and Grant McCasland, based on multiple votes from surveyed coaches.