The UConn Huskies might just be the most underrated dynasty in college basketball. From 1999 to 2023, the men’s program won five national championships—with three different head coaches.
Here’s the breakdown:
1999, 2004, 2011 – Jim Calhoun built the foundation, recruiting stars like Ray Allen, Emeka Okafor, and Kemba Walker.
2014 – Kevin Ollie took over and won a title with an unheralded squad led by Shabazz Napier.
2023 – Dan Hurley turned UConn into a juggernaut, steamrolling opponents and winning every NCAA Tournament game by double digits.
That fifth title, in 2023, marked UConn’s return to national dominance. No other program in modern college basketball has matched their resilience and consistency, especially across different coaching regimes.
While blue bloods like Kansas and Duke get the headlines, UConn has quietly built a case as college basketball’s most adaptable champion.
