Since the turn of the millennium, college basketball has seen dynasties rise, legends retire, and new coaching philosophies shape the game. Whether it’s iconic Final Four runs, one-and-done NBA talent, or consistent dominance in March, these coaches have left their fingerprints on NCAA basketball history.
Below is our definitive ranking of the Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Coaches of the 2000s, judged by championships, consistency, impact, and legacy.
🏆 Top 10 Coaches of the 2000s
1. Bill Self – Kansas
National Championships: 2008, 2022
Final Fours: 4+
Key Stat: 17 Big 12 titles in 20 seasons
Why #1: Dominance, consistency, and another title in 2022 push him to the top.
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2. Roy Williams – North Carolina / Kansas
National Championships: 2005, 2009, 2017
Final Fours: 9
Why: Retired in 2021 as one of the most respected coaches ever.
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3. Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) – Duke
National Championships: 2001, 2010, 2015
Final Fours: 13
Why: Legendary status with incredible NBA talent development.
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4. Tom Izzo – Michigan State
National Championship: 2000
Final Fours: 8
Why: Mr. March. No one gets more out of his players in the tournament.
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5. Jim Calhoun – UConn
National Championships: 2004, 2011
Why: Built UConn into a national powerhouse.
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6. John Calipari – Kentucky / Memphis
National Championship: 2012
Final Fours: 6 (with Memphis and Kentucky)
Why: Master recruiter and one-and-done king.
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7. Jay Wright – Villanova
National Championships: 2016, 2018
Why: Quiet assassin who built a dynasty from the shadows.
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8. Mark Few – Gonzaga
Final Fours: 2
Why: Took mid-major Gonzaga to elite status.
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9. Tony Bennett – Virginia
National Championship: 2019
Why: Master of defense, redemption story after 2018 upset.
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10. Billy Donovan – Florida
National Championships: 2006, 2007
Why: Back-to-back titles and developed top NBA talent.
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