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NCAA BasketballUConn coach Dan Hurley reacts to Huskies setting new NCAA record of dominance

The expectation coming into the season was that the UConn Huskies would take a step back from last year. After all, following the Huskies 5th National Championship since 1999, three starters and two key bench contributors departed the program. But if the first few weeks of the college basketball season have taught us anything, it’s […]

NCAA BasketballUConn's Dan Hurley reacts to approaching bonkers record — 'We're canceling Thanksgiving'

UConn men’s basketball is approaching a truly astonishing record, and coach Dan Hurley is making a joke about it. UConn basketball is only a few wins away from breaking a record for most consecutive wins over non-conference opponents by a double-digit margin. UConn currently has 22, and the record is 23 by North Carolina, per […]

NCAA BasketballUConn basketball: Dan Hurley takes shot at Indiana after blowout win

Shots fired. UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley is throwing some criticism at Indiana after the Huskies blew out the Hoosiers, 77-57 on Sunday. UConn basketball put together an impressive performance in all phases of the game to get the win. Hurley had some ideas after as to why UConn had so much success. “Just […]

NCAA BasketballUConn's Dan Hurley keeps it real on mental health struggle in aftermath of national championship

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley cemented his status as one of the best in college basketball with a national championship win last season, but recently revealed that there are still some mental health hurdles for him be opening up about having a panic attack at the New York Stock Exchange this summer. “I’m having […]

NCAA Basketball'It's all a bunch of s**t': UConn's Dan Hurley gets real on Big East preseason rankings

Today is Big East media day at Madison Square Garden, and the defending national champion UConn men’s basketball program was voted third in the conference’s coaches’ poll, and head coach Dan Hurley kept it real when talking about where his team ranks. “It’s all a bunch of s**t anyway, so it doesn’t matter,” Dan Hurley […]

NCAA Basketball'It's an honor': UConn head coach Dan Hurley gets honest on invite to Jimmy V Classic

The matchups for the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 5 at Madison Square Garden were announced, with Florida Atlantic taking on Illinois and UConn facing off against North Carolina. UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley spoke about what it means for his program to play in the Jimmy V Classic, a yearly […]

NCAA BasketballUConn inks Dan Hurley to new $31.5 million contract after national championship win

After a standout season that included 31 wins and a national championship victory, the UConn men’s basketball team has agreed to terms on a new contract with head coach Dan Hurley, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The six-year contract will pay Hurley $31.5 million and earn him nearly $33 million in guaranteed money, making him […]

NCAA BasketballBobby Hurley speaks out on brother Dan Hurley winning NCAA title with UConn basketball

Duke legend and Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley couldn’t be any prouder of his brother, Dan Hurley, who led UConn basketball to the NCAA title on Monday against San Diego State. Bobby, who was in attendance in the game and watched as his younger brother lifted the national championship trophy, shared how amazing it is […]

NCAA BasketballUConn's Dan Hurley hits Adama Sanogo with 'all-time great' take after national title

UConn head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley had high praise for forward Adama Sanogo following a 76-59 win over San Diego State for an NCAA tournament national championship, CBS Sports Senior Writer Matt Norlander wrote in a Tuesday article. “He’s obviously cemented himself into the pantheon of greatest, obviously, the greatest big guys with all the production […]

NCAA BasketballDan Hurley drops truth bomb on 'not kissing media's a**' after UConn basketball wins national title

The UConn men’s basketball program reigns supreme over college basketball once again. In one of the most dominant March Madness runs ever, the Huskies won their fifth championship and won each game by double digits. It’s the first for Dan Hurley, who helped bring UConn back to the mountaintop in his fifth year at the […]

NCAA BasketballUConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley takes jab at 'cheaters, liars' after winning national championship

The Huskies finally did it! In one of the most epic runs to the top of the NCAA Tournament, the University of Connecticut squad took down San Diego State University to win it all. It was the end of a dominant run that saw the Huskies decimate most of their competition. After the game, UConn […]

NCAA BasketballChris Paul reacts to Dan Hurley, UConn's 'one shining moment'

Dan Hurley and UConn basketball finally got their “One Shining Moment,” and Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul couldn’t be happier for them. Hurley guided UConn to the 2023 national championship against San Diego State on Monday, beating the Aztecs 76-59. Naturally after the win, many heaped praise on Hurley and his Huskies for an incredible […]

NCAA Basketball'Chip on our shoulder': Dan Hurley sends fiery message to doubters after UConn basketball's title win

UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley has heard what all the doubters have to say about his team before and during the season. Now, they better listen to him. After guiding then Huskies to the 2023 national championship over San Diego State, Hurley opened up about their journey and how several people expressed their doubt that […]

NCAA Basketball3 bold UConn predictions for national championship game vs San Diego State

With the UConn Huskies facing the San Diego State Aztecs in the National Championship game on Monday night, the Huskies come in as the favorite. A lot of eyes will be on the UConn Huskies to see if they can complete their run to win their fifth championship. Ahead of the UConn-San Diego State game, […]

NCAA BasketballUConn HC Dan Hurley's eye-opening take ahead of national title game vs. San Diego State

No team has had much of an answer for the UConn Huskies as of late. UConn entered the NCAA tournament having won six out of its previous seven games. The Huskies have upped their play in the NCAA tournament, as they have beat opponents by an average of 20.6 points per game. UConn is being […]

NCAA Basketball'Best defense in the nation': UConn basketball stars, Dan Hurley reveal key to March Madness dominance

Dan Hurley and UConn have thrashed every opponent they have come across during their March Madness run, and that continued in the Final Four, where they beat Miami by a score of 72-59. The Huskies will now advance to the title game, where they will take on San Diego State for a chance to win […]

NCAA BasketballDan Hurley unleashes confident message to UConn locker room after Final Four thrashing of Miami

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley had full confidence in his players to take care of business Saturday night against the Miami Hurricanes in the Final Four. Hurley walked into the locker room following the Huskies’ 72-59 conquest of Miami with a message to his team. “I’m not that excited… Cause we knew we were […]

NCAA BasketballUConn HC Dan Hurley drops a strong take on St. John's Rick Pitino hire

After weeks of speculation, St. John’s officially hired Rick Pitino as its new head coach last week, which UConn head coach Dan Hurley sees as a plus for the Big East Conference. Pitino takes over for Mike Anderson, who was fired last month following a four-season stint as the Red Storm’s head coach. Anderson guided […]

EditorialsDan Hurley's wife Andrea Hurley

Dan Hurley was tasked to man the sideline for the University of Connecticut Huskies. But despite the pressure, Dan was able to stir them into the Final Four, with the Huskies dubbed as the favorites to win it all in the NCAA Championship. While Dan has done a tremendous job coaching the Huskies, beside him […]

NCAA BasketballWhy UConn will win 2023 NCAA Tournament after reaching Final Four

It has been an interesting season for the UConn Huskies, who came out guns blazing with a 14-0 start to the season, then hit a January swoon, and now have recaptured their early season dominance in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The majority of fans and prognosticators view the UConn Huskies as the favorites coming into […]

NCAA BasketballDan Hurley's shocking admission on playing career ahead of Final Four

Dan Hurley’s UConn Huskies are headed to the Final Four, and they enter as the favorite to win the whole thing. However, it was not always easy for Dan Hurley, the son of legendary high school basketball coach Bob Hurley Sr., and brother of Duke basketball legend Bobby Hurley. The bar was set so high, […]

NCAA Basketball'It's overwhelming': UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley reveals how Huskies rampaged to Final 4

Two teams have already found their way into the Final Four of the March Madness tournament, and with a resounding 82-54 win over Gonzaga on Saturday night, Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies ensured they would be one of those teams. UConn has destroyed every team they have come across so far in the tournament, […]

NCAA BasketballDan Hurley reacts to ending UConn's Sweet 16 drought

Prior to Sunday, it had been a while since the last time the UConn Huskies managed to book a spot in the Sweet 16 round. With a win over the weekend against the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 70-55, in the second round, Dan Hurley and the Huskies have successfully ended that drought. At the same time, […]

NCAA BasketballUConn-Iona ref was called a 'f**king clown' by Dan Hurley earlier this season

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley is known for his fiery temper, but his past indiscretions were unlikely to come back into focus in the team’s opening NCAA Tournament game against Iona on Friday. The referee, Jeffrey Anderson, was called a “f**king clown” by Hurley last December during a game against Villanova, according to Stadium […]

NCAA BasketballDan Hurley gets 100% real about outlook for UConn basketball ahead of clash vs Rick Pitino, Iona

Dan Hurley and UConn basketball are getting ready for their first-round assignment in the 2023 NCAA tournament, with the Connecticut Huskies scheduled to face Rick Pitino’s Iona Gaels on Friday at MVP Arena in Albany, New York.  The Huskies fell short of winning the last Big East tourney, as they got victimized by eventual champs […]

NCAA BasketballUConn's Dan Hurley passionately sounds off on Villanova's Jay Wright after head coach's retirement

For over two decades, Jay Wright called the shots for the Villanova Wildcats. That will not be the case anymore, starting next season after Wright surprisingly announced his retirement from coaching Wednesday night. Wright is considered an all-time great in college basketball coaching and that’s clearly backed up by the accolades he’s been getting since […]

NCAA BasketballDan Hurley drops 5-word truth bomb after massive UConn win vs. Villanova

The UConn Huskies scored a major victory Tuesday night at home, as they beat the No. 8 Villanova Wildcats, 71-69, in a game that featured a thrilling ending. However, UConn head coach Dan Hurley was not able to finish the game on the sidelines after he got booted out of the game in the first […]

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