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Coaches compare 2001 Duke and 2024 UConn in hypothetical matchup analysis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Coaches compare 2001 Duke and 2024 UConn in hypothetical matchup analysis

Summary

College basketball coaches recently participated in a survey naming the best teams of the 21st century. The 2023-24 UConn squad received 17% of the vote, while the 2000-01 Duke team earned 14%. Analysts comparing the two programs noted that Duke’s 2001 lineup featured Jason Williams, Shane Battier, Mike Dunleavy, Chris Duhon, and Casey Sanders. The 2023-24 UConn group included Alex Karaban, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle, Tristen Newton, and Cameron Spencer. While UConn demonstrated dominance during their championship run, some observers suggest Duke’s depth and the individual play of Williams could have provided a tactical edge in a hypothetical head-to-head meeting. Both programs remain widely regarded for their historical contributions to the sport.

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•Coaches ranked 2023-24 UConn and 2000-01 Duke as top teams of the 21st century.
•The 2001 Duke roster included Jason Williams, Shane Battier, and Mike Dunleavy.
•The 2023-24 UConn team started Alex Karaban, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle, Tristen Newton, and Cameron Spencer.
•Carlos Boozer provided depth for the 2001 Duke team after returning from a foot injury.

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11:20 AMYahoo Sports — A Great Hypothetical Matchup: Duke 2001 vs UConn 2024

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Over at CBS Sports, they do a feature every summer called Candid Coaches. The idea is they ask questions anonymously and the coaches, secure in their anonymity, speak freely. The most recent question is: what was the best team so far of the 21st century? The top two vote-getters? 2023-24 UConn, with 17%, and 2000-01 […]
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