UConn basketball makes more history with men, women in Final Four

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UConn basketball makes more history with men, women in Final Four

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY · USA TODAY Sports

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 ·

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It's party time in Storrs, Connecticut.

March Madness is alive and well for UConn as both the men's and women's programs have advanced to the Final Four, an achievement that definitely earns the university its nickname as the "Basketball Capital of the World" after a perfect day on Sunday, March 29.

The undefeated women were the first one to punch their tickets, taking down Notre Dame to advance to their third straight Final Four . Later in the day, the men pulled off a miraculous comeback against top overall seed Duke, hitting a last-second 3-pointer for their third Final Four in the past four years.

It's a magnificent achievement UConn knows plenty about, but how often has it happened? Here is the complete history of schools having men's and women's basketball in the Final Four at the same time.

The UConn Huskies mascot looks on during the second half of a game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

How many times have men's, women's basketball made Final Four in same year?

The 2026 UConn teams make it the 15th time it's happened. The Huskies are responsible for most of them, as this will be the sixth time they will experience it.