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7’9″ basketball player Olivier Rioux makes announcer look tiny in photo

7-foot-9 is every bit as tall as it sounds. Basketball player Olivier Rioux has become a trending topic ever since some people noticed this week that the Florida Gators commit is now listed at 7-foot-9, which means he has grown in the last year. What …

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Florida basketball commit now listed at whopping 7-foot-9

High school basketball star Olivier Rioux committed to Florida last year, and the Montreal native has not stopped growing since. Rioux, who plays for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., announced his commitment to Florida last November. He was 7-foot-6 …

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Reported details of Dan Hurley’s new contract at UConn revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers may have been willing to pay Dan Hurley more than his current employer, but the head coach is still getting a significant raise at UConn. After UConn won their first national championship under Hurley last year, the 51-year-old …

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Dan Hurley admits his wife had strong reaction to Lakers interest

Dan Hurley dropped another potential hint about why he decided not to leave UConn for the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley admitted in an appearance on “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” on Thursday that his wife Andrea was initially …

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Dan Hurley blasts 1 narrative about his discussions with Lakers

Dan Hurley this week turned down a significant offer to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and many have speculated that his interest in the job was never legitimate. Hurley says he is fed up with that narrative. During a Thursday …

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Surprising new report surfaces about Lakers’ pursuit of Dan Hurley

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made an unsuccessful push to hire Dan Hurley as their next head coach, and there now is some conflicting information about when the pursuit of the two-time national champion began. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski …

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Fans react to Dan Hurley staying at UConn

Dan Hurley’s decision to turn down the Los Angeles Lakers and stay with UConn was the major story on Monday, and it prompted a whole host of answers. Most of the takes were regarding how Hurley’s decision to stay was great for UConn. It …

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Details of Lakers’ contract offer to Dan Hurley revealed

Dan Hurley has turned down the Los Angeles Lakers, and details of the contract offer he declined have been revealed. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers offered Hurley a 6-year, $70 million deal. That averages out to $11.67 …

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Dan Hurley has made a decision on the Lakers job

Dan Hurley has made his decision on where he will coach next season, and it is not going to be in the NBA. Hurley has turned down a massive offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain at UConn, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The …

Rick Pitino in a suit

Rick Pitino shares whether he thinks Dan Hurley will leave UConn

Rick Pitino would probably have a much better chance to win the Big East if Dan Hurley left UConn, but the legendary coach does not think his counterpart is going anywhere. College basketball reporter Adam Zagoria spoke with Pitino on Monday to get …

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New college coaching legend linked to Lakers job

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to hire Dan Hurley as their new head coach, but another two-time national champion has now been linked to the job as well. NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote on Sunday about the Lakers pursuing Hurley and when that …

Dan Hurley yelling

Reporter shares notable prediction about Dan Hurley-Lakers situation

Dan Hurley is said to be contemplating whether he wants to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, but one reporter does not see it happening. KTLA sports anchor David Pingalore said on Saturday night that his NBA sources do not think …

Dan Hurley poses with his wife Andrea at a concert

Dan Hurley, wife attend concert at MSG amid Lakers rumors

Dan Hurley might be contemplating one of the biggest decisions of his life, but it would appear that is not stopping the UConn head coach from enjoying his free time. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly trying to hire Hurley, who is said to be …

Dan Hurley looks on

Report reveals how much Dan Hurley will owe UConn if he leaves for Lakers

UConn will at least be compensated pretty nicely in the event that head coach Dan Hurley leaves for the Los Angeles Lakers. Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico reported this week on the relevant clause in Hurley’s contract that dictates how much he …

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UConn linked to 2 possible replacements if Dan Hurley leaves for Lakers

UConn may already have their fallback plan in place for a potential Dan Hurley departure. John Fanta of FOX Sports reports this week that two internal candidates are in the mix to replace Hurley at UConn if he leaves for the Los Angeles Lakers …

Dan Hurley looks on

Report reveals Dan Hurley’s stance on Lakers job

Dan Hurley is in discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers about potentially becoming their next head coach, but it sounds like there is a decent chance he could remain with UConn. According to longtime college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman, Hurley …

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