The UConn Huskies have established themselves as one of the most dominant programs in college basketball, winning five NCAA championships (1999, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2023) on the men’s side and producing multiple NBA stars. Below are some of the greatest UConn basketball legends:

All-Time UConn Basketball Legends

Ray Allen (1993–1996)

  • 1996 Big East Player of the Year
  • UConn’s all-time leader in three-pointers (at the time)
  • NBA Champion (2008, 2013), 10× NBA All-Star, Hall of Famer
  • One of the greatest shooters in NBA history

Richard “Rip” Hamilton (1996–1999)

  • 1999 NCAA Champion & Final Four MOP
  • 2× Big East Player of the Year (1998, 1999)
  • NBA Champion (2004, Detroit Pistons)
  • Elite mid-range scorer

Emeka Okafor (2001–2004)

  • 2004 NCAA Champion & Final Four MOP
  • 2004 National Defensive Player of the Year
  • #2 overall pick in 2004 NBA Draft
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (2005)

Ben Gordon (2001–2004)

  • 2004 NCAA Champion
  • 2004 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
  • NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2005)

Kemba Walker (2008–2011)

  • 2011 NCAA Champion & Final Four MOP
  • 2011 Big East Tournament MVP (Cardiac Kemba run)
  • NBA All-Star & UConn legend

Shabazz Napier (2010–2014)

  • 2011 & 2014 NCAA Champion
  • 2014 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
  • Two-time national champion leader

Andre Drummond (2011–2012)

  • One of UConn’s most dominant big men
  • NBA rebounding champion & multiple-time All-Star

Donyell Marshall (1991–1994)

  • 1994 First-Team All-American
  • NBA veteran and elite scorer

Clifford Robinson (1985–1989)

  • 1988–89 Big East Player of the Year
  • NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1993)
  • Long NBA career as a versatile forward

Rudy Gay (2004–2006)

  • 2006 First-Team All-Big East
  • NBA All-Star and versatile scorer

Jeremy Lamb (2010–2012)

  • 2011 NCAA Champion
  • Key player in UConn’s 2011 title run

More Recent UConn Legends

Adama Sanogo (2020–2023)

  • 2023 NCAA Champion & Final Four MOP
  • Dominant big man in UConn’s latest title run

Jordan Hawkins (2021–2023)

  • 2023 NCAA Champion
  • Elite sharpshooter, drafted in 2023 NBA Draft

Andre Jackson Jr. (2020–2023)

  • Key leader of the 2023 championship team
  • Elite playmaker and defender

Legendary UConn Coaches

  • Jim Calhoun (1986–2012) – 3× NCAA Champion (1999, 2004, 2011)
  • Kevin Ollie (2012–2018) – 2014 NCAA Champion
  • Dan Hurley (2018–present) – 2023 NCAA Champion

With a history of dominant players, clutch performances, and championship teams, UConn remains one of college basketball’s elite programs.