How many coaches have won three NCAA championships? Dan Hurley looks to join elite company

Dan Hurley is on the doorstep of history.

The Connecticut men’s basketball coach could make history with another win on Monday, April 6, against No. 1 Michigan in the national championship game of the 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament.

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Hurley led the Huskies to back-to-back national titles in 2023 and 2024, pushing UConn to six titles in program history (all of which occurred from 1999-onward). If he wins another, he would join a short list of elite men’s college basketball coaches to win at least three NCAA championships.

Here’s what you need to know about coaches who have won at least three national titles in NCAA history:

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Dan Hurley: College basketball’s most animated head coach

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Dan Hurley: College basketball’s most animated head coach

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Dan Hurley: College basketball’s most animated head coach

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Dan Hurley: College basketball’s most animated head coach

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Dan Hurley: College basketball’s most animated head coach

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts with guard Malachi Smith (0) in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Dan Hurley: College basketball’s most animated head coach

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts with UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity…

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