1. UCLA (1964-75) » The late John Wooden‘s Bruins won 10 national championships in 12 seasons. They went undefeated in consecutive seasons. And they also won 88 straight games at one point. Case closed.
2. Kentucky (1948-58) » Before Michigan had its Fab Five, Kentucky had its own, leading to the first two championships. But once that famed starting five left, the Wildcats still rolled thanks to coach Adolph Rupp. They won four titles in this span — and went 25-0 in another year when they declined an invitation to the tournament (their three best players had graduated before the tourney and were therefore ineligible).
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3. Duke (1985-94) » The Blue Devils won two national titles, capping a string of five straight Final Four appearances. They reached the final five times. Considering the changes that have occurred in the tournament, Duke’s run is impressive. Considering how much deeper the tournament is and how much it has changed in the last 35 years, Duke’s run during this stretch is quite impressive.
4. Cincinnati (1959-63) » The Bearcats won the national championship in 1961 and 1962. But they also reached the Final Four just before this run started. They lost in the championship game by two points in 1963. So in the end, they reached five straight Final Fours.
5. San Francisco (1955-56) » It was a mini-dynasty, but during this two-year run the Dons were dominant. Here are two reasons why: Bill Russell and K.C. Jones. The future Celtics helped San Francisco win 55 straight games, losing once in two years. The Dons won consecutive titles.
