Connecticut routs San Diego State to win its fifth NCAA men’s basketball title after dominating tournament | CNN

UConn Wins Fifth NCAA Men's Basketball Title in Dominating Fashion

The University of Connecticut has secured its fifth men's basketball national title, with a convincing 76-59 victory over San Diego State University at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday night. This milestone achievement marks the Huskies' sixth team to win five NCAA men's basketball championships.

Senior guard Tristen Newton led UConn to this impressive win with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Final Four Most Outstanding Player Adama Sanogo chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The duo's stellar performance was instrumental in the Huskies' convincing victory over a formidable opponent.

Head coach Dan Hurley credited his team's confidence from the regular season for their success in the tournament. "We knew the level that we could play at, even through those dark times," he said, referencing the team's six losses in eight games during the regular season. Coach Hurley also praised the leadership of players like Andre Jackson and Adama Sanogo, who helped keep the team together and get them back on track.

San Diego State University put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short. Senior guard Keshad Johnson led the Aztecs with 14 points, while coach Brian Dutcher acknowledged that UConn's superior play was the deciding factor in their victory.

UConn dominated each of its six tournament games by at least 10 points, with the closest game being a 13-point win over University of Miami in the national semifinals. This impressive display of consistency is a testament to the team's strength and depth.

The Huskies' coach, Dan Hurley, expressed his gratitude to his teammates and coaches, saying, "I just want to thank my teammates, my coaches who believed in me." UConn's Jordan Hawkins also talked about winning the title one day after his cousin, Angel Reese of Louisiana State University, won the women's title.

UConn enters rarefied air as only the sixth team to win five NCAA men's basketball championships. The Huskies have now secured 11 basketball national titles overall, with all of their recent titles coming since 1999.
 
Yooo what's good fam!! Congrats to UConn on winin' that fifth title 🎉🏆! Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo led the charge and it was so dope to see them get that recognition. Coach Hurley said it all - they knew their level of play and stuck with it 💪. Dominating each game by at least 10 points, that's what I call confidence 🔥. You gotta respect a team that comes together like this, especially after some tough losses 🤝. And can we talk about Adama Sanogo's MVP performance? What an amazing season! UConn is on top of the world right now and I'm hyped for them 👑🏆
 
🤔 so u think Uconn has a good shot at winning every year? 🏆 they're already on the 6th title & that's not easy to do. coaches like Dan Hurley r pretty smart tho, he gave credit to his team for believing in themselves even when things were tough. 🙌 the way they dominated each game tho is crazy, 13 points over Miami? 💪 that's some impressive basketball! 👍
 
🤔 so u mean they just won another ncaa title like that? i'm still trying to get my head around it lol. five times is crazy! and who's this adama sanogo guy? sounds important 🏀💪 but seriously, how much did the winning team get paid? is it a lot?
 
🏆😎 I'm not surprised UConn crushed it in the tournament! Their team chemistry is insane 🤯. Senior guards Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo are straight fire 🔥. Coach Hurley's team confidence from the regular season definitely helped them stay on top of their game 💪. San Diego State put up a good fight, but UConn just outplayed them 👊. The Huskies' depth is so impressive – they dominated every game 🚫. And can we talk about Dan Hurley's humble appreciation for his team? Class act 🙏. Now, 11 national titles is crazy... how do they keep doing this?! 🤔
 
🙌 I mean, come on... UConn just destroyed San Diego State in the finals 🤯! It's not even close, they won by 17 points and looked like a completely different team out there 💪. The Huskies have been dominating all tournament long, beating each of their opponents by at least 10 points 📈. I think it's safe to say that UConn is one of the most consistent teams in the country right now.

Their coach Dan Hurley said something really insightful about how his team's confidence from the regular season carried over into the tournament 💡. It makes sense, because when you've got a solid team and a good system in place, it's hard to beat you 😏. And let's be real, Adama Sanogo is a straight-up beast 🤯, he dominated the game on both ends of the floor.

I love that UConn's players are talking about how much this win means to them, especially Jordan Hawkins and his cousin Angel Reese who won the women's title the day before 🎉. It's not just about winning championships, it's about the camaraderie and support that comes with being part of a team like this 👫.

Anyway, I think UConn is definitely going down in history as one of the greatest programs of all time 📚. Five NCAA titles is impressive enough, but 11 overall? That's just incredible 💥.
 
I gotta say, UConn is really on fire right now 🌟. Their dominance in the tournament has been incredible, and it's not just about one player. The whole team was clicking and playing well together. Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo were unstoppable, but their supporting cast stepped up as well.

The fact that they won by so much is a testament to their strength and depth. I love how coach Dan Hurley gives credit to his teammates and coaches. It's not often you see coaches staying humble like that 🙏.

What's also cool is how UConn is part of an exclusive club now, only six teams have five NCAA men's basketball championships under their belt. This milestone achievement will be remembered for a long time ⚾️.
 
I'm not surprised they won, I mean it's UConn and they're basically the kings of hoops now 🤷‍♂️. Five NCAA titles is just ridiculous, like what even is the point of having a tournament if one team is gonna dominate like that? 11 titles overall is crazy, must be all about the money for those players now 💸. And coaches just praising each other, nice try to spin it 🙄...
 
🚀🏆 OMG, can you believe it?! UConn just won that 5th 🏆 NCAA Men's Basketball Title and I'm HYPED!!! 😍👏 They totally dominated San Diego State 76-59! 🤯 The stats are insane - Tristen Newton with 19 points & 10 rebounds, Adama Sanogo with 17 points & 10 rebounds... they were UNSTOPPABLE 🔥💪. And did you see the graph of their tournament games? 📊 They won all 6 games by at least 10 points! 🤯 That's some serious team chemistry and strength 💪.

And let's talk about Coach Dan Hurley - that guy is a GENIUS 🧠! He knew his team was capable of greatness even during those tough times. And those players, Andre Jackson & Adama Sanogo... they're the real MVPs 🤝. I'm loving this story of perseverance and teamwork 📚.

UConn's now part of an elite group - only 6 teams have won 5+ NCAA Men's Basketball Titles 🏆👑! And with 11 titles overall, they're showing no signs of slowing down 💨. This is what sports are all about - greatness & glory 🔥!
 
I don’t usually comment but I gotta say, UConn is straight fire right now 🤯! Their confidence from the regular season paid off big time and it's so inspiring to see them stick together as a team. The dude Adama Sanogo is on another level, 17 points and 10 rebounds? 😲 And Coach Hurley is all about keeping it real, talking about the dark times they went through during the season 🙌

It’s crazy how consistent they were throughout the tournament, blowing away their opponents by at least 10 points. I mean, San Diego State put up a good fight but you can tell UConn was just too much for them 💪

I love that Coach Hurley is giving props to his teammates and coaches, he's keeping it humble and classy 🙏 And Jordan Hawkins talking about his cousin Angel Reese winning the women's title? That’s so cool! The Huskies are really showing they're a team with heart ❤️
 
🙌 I mean, can you believe it?! UConn just won their FIFTH NCAA Men's Basketball Title and they did it in style! 🏆🔥 Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo were on fire tonight, leading their team to a convincing 76-59 win over San Diego State. 💪 I'm so hyped for the Huskies and their coach Dan Hurley, he's been saying all season that they had the potential to make it far in the tournament and now they've proven him right! 🙌

And let's be real, 6 team titles is a big deal. Like, you don't see many teams dominating like this every year. UConn's consistency is just crazy impressive. I'm loving how Adama Sanogo is being hailed as the Final Four MVP too - he was unstoppable tonight! 😎 Can't wait to see what they do next season! 🤞
 
OMG 🤯 so UConn wins another title and everyone's hyping them up like they're invincible! I'm not gonna lie, Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo were on fire last night 💥 but what really got me is how the article says UConn dominated each of their 6 tournament games by at least 10 points 📊. How did they do that?! Like, are they cheating or what? 😂 I need some sources to back up these claims. Coach Hurley's "dark times" comment also caught my attention... what exactly happened during those losses and how did they bounce back? 🤔 I'm not buying the whole "we knew our level of play" story without seeing the footage 💡
 
aww man i'm hyped for uconn!!! 🤩 they played like a well-oiled machine, dominating every game and proving their strength throughout the tournament 🎯

i think coach hurley's talk about confidence from the regular season is so true 🔥 it shows that they believed in themselves even when things got tough. and dan sanogo + tristen newton were absolute beasts on court 🦁👊

san diego state put up a good fight but uconn's depth was just too much for them 🤯 i mean, 13-point win over miami? that's crazy! 😲

now they're part of the exclusive club 🎉 only 5 teams have won 5+ ncaa titles, and uconn is one of them 💪
 
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