UConn
Took the belt from Michigan, 85–77, on November 6, 2026. Still holding.
Took the belt from Michigan, 85–77, on November 6, 2026.
UConn Claims College Basketball Belt with 85-77 Win Over Michigan UConn captured the College Basketball Belt with an 85-77 victory over Michigan at TD Garden in a neutral-site showdown. The Huskies seized control early, building a 43-30 halftime advantage before holding off a second-half push from the Wolverines to secure the lineal championship.
UConn beat Wagner 83–41 on November 9, 2026.
UConn Dominates Wagner 83-41 to Retain College Basketball Belt UConn successfully defended the College Basketball Belt with a commanding 83-41 victory over Wagner at M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies seized control early, building a 44-18 halftime lead and cruising through the second half with a 39-23 advantage to secure the lopsided win.
Defended once, against
The season
- 2026–27: 2 belt games of this reign; the belt has changed hands 1 time this season.
Reign leaders
Most points for UConn across the 2 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Demary Jr. | 39 | 2 |
| 2 | Braylon Mullins | 33 | 2 |
| 3 | Jayden Ross | 21 | 2 |
| 4 | Colben Landrew | 19 | 2 |
| 5 | Nik Khamenia | 18 | 2 |