College basketball coaches rank the 2023-24 UConn team best of century
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

In a survey of 100 anonymous college basketball coaches conducted by CBS Sports, the 2023-24 UConn men's basketball team was selected as the top squad of the 21st century. The Huskies secured 17% of the vote, recognized for a dominant postseason run that included winning six NCAA Tournament games by at least 14 points each. Led by coach Dan Hurley, the team finished the 2023-24 season with a 37-3 record after defeating Purdue 75-60 in the national championship game. Coaches cited the roster's depth, discipline, and high-level offensive and defensive metrics as key factors in their selection. Other teams mentioned in the survey include the 2000-01 Duke squad and the 2025-26 Michigan team, which tied for second place with 14% of the vote.
- •One hundred anonymous coaches participated in the CBS Sports poll.
- •The 2023-24 UConn Huskies received 17% of the total votes.
- •UConn averaged a 23.3-point margin of victory during the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
- •The team finished the season with an overall record of 37-3.
- •The 2025-26 Michigan team and 2000-01 Duke team tied for second with 14% of votes.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — College basketball coaches name 2023-24 UConn as best men's team of 21st century: CBS Sports
"UConn finished the 2023-24 season with a 37-3 record, winning all six NCAA Tournament games by at least 14 points.
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