UConn took the lineal College Basketball belt on March 30, 2024, beating Illinois 77–52 at home in the postseason. It is reign 726 in the belt's history and the 15th for the program.
Illinois had held it since March 28, 2024: 2 days and 0 defenses.
UConn last held the belt in 2023–24, 120 days before this one; that reign lasted 242 days with 7 defenses.
The reign lasted 240 days and 6 defenses, ending November 25, 2024 against Memphis.
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726Reign number
15thReign for the program
6Defenses
240Days held