UConn Seeks 7th NCAA Title in Championship Clash

Huskies look to extend their dominance with another national championship under coach Dan Hurley.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:06am

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The UConn men's basketball team is back in the NCAA Tournament championship game for the third time in the last four seasons. Led by head coach Dan Hurley, the Huskies are seeking their seventh national title, which would tie them for third-most all-time with North Carolina. UConn has won six previous championships, three under former coach Jim Calhoun and the last two under Hurley in 2023 and 2024.

Why it matters

UConn's return to national prominence under Hurley has cemented the program's status as one of the elite college basketball powers. A seventh title would further solidify the Huskies' legacy as a true 'blue blood' program, joining the likes of UCLA and Kentucky as the most successful teams in NCAA Tournament history.

The details

UConn's first national championship came in 1999 under Calhoun, when they defeated Duke 77-74. The Huskies would go on to win two more titles under Calhoun in 2004 and 2011. Since Hurley took over in 2018, UConn has won the national championship in 2023 and 2024, giving them a chance at their third title in four years on Monday night against Michigan.

  • UConn won the national title in 1999, 2004, 2011, 2023, and 2024.
  • The Huskies are playing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament championship game on April 6.

The players

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn men's basketball team since 2018, Hurley has led the Huskies to three national championship game appearances in the last four seasons.

Jim Calhoun

The former head coach of the UConn men's basketball team, Calhoun led the Huskies to three national championships in 1999, 2004, and 2011.

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What they’re saying

“Hurley is doing stuff that John Wooden did.”

— Bruce Pearl, Former Auburn Head Coach

What’s next

If UConn defeats Michigan, they will have the opportunity to win their seventh national championship, tying them with North Carolina for the third-most titles in NCAA history.

The takeaway

UConn's return to the national championship game under Dan Hurley further cements the program's status as one of the elite college basketball powers. A seventh title would cement the Huskies' legacy alongside the sport's true 'blue bloods' and solidify their place among the most successful teams in NCAA Tournament history.