The Connecticut Huskies are on a quest for a three-peat in men's college basketball after winning championships in 2023 and 2024, a feat last achieved by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2002.

Despite facing challenges this season, UConn's championship odds remain at +4000 (40-1), placing them 15th among all college teams, tied with preseason No. 1 Kansas.

UConn started the season ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25 but recently dropped out of the rankings following a loss to St. John's, bringing their overall record to 16-7 and 8-4 in conference play.

The Huskies have struggled lately, losing four of their last eight games and currently sit behind St. John's and Creighton in the Big East standings, with a crucial matchup against Creighton scheduled for today.

Head coach Dan Hurley has reminded players and fans that important titles are decided in March, emphasizing that early-season rankings do not dictate championship outcomes.

Historically, since the Lakers' three-peat, 11 teams have attempted to achieve the same success, but none have succeeded.

The Kansas City Chiefs' unsuccessful bid for a third consecutive Super Bowl highlights the difficulty of achieving back-to-back-to-back championships in men's sports, a trend that has persisted since the early 2000s.