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College coaches rank top Division I basketball teams of the 21st century

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

College coaches rank top Division I basketball teams of the 21st century
Summary

Nearly 100 Division I men's basketball coaches participated in a survey to identify the most dominant college teams since 2000. Respondents selected the 2023-24 UConn squad as the best team of the century, citing the program's elite offensive and defensive play and consecutive national titles. The 2000-01 Duke team and 2025-26 Michigan team followed in the voting, with coaches pointing to talent depth and individual player impact as defining characteristics of those groups. Other teams receiving significant recognition included the 2017-18 Villanova squad and the 2006-07 Florida team. Voters evaluated historical efficiency, tournament performance, and roster composition across 26 seasons of collegiate basketball. The poll concluded the series of basketball insights conducted by Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander throughout the summer.

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Key Details
  • •The 2023-24 UConn team received 17 percent of the vote from coaches.
  • •The 2000-01 Duke and 2025-26 Michigan teams each garnered 14 percent of the vote.
  • •The survey polled nearly 100 Division I coaches regarding the past 26 seasons.
  • •Voting was conducted anonymously throughout July and August 2026.
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So many great teams, but coaches could only vote for one. A very close race brought about five who stood above the rest

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