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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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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 …

Dan Hurley looks on

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 …

Dan Hurley yelling

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 …

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Dan Hurley addresses Lakers report with UConn players

The talk linking Dan Hurley to the Los Angeles Lakers is real, and the UConn coach has reportedly acknowledged it with his current players. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnaorwski dropped the bombshell report on Thursday morning that the Lakers have made …

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Dan Hurley responds to rumors linking him to Kentucky

Dan Hurley has enjoyed tremendous success at UConn over the past few seasons, and with great success comes lucrative job offers. It does not sound like the coach has any interest in leaving his current position, however. When news broke earlier this …

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Dan Hurley reveals awesome message he received from Jim Calhoun

Dan Hurley joined elite company by leading UConn to a second consecutive national title on Monday night, and the coach says an earful he received from Jim Calhoun years ago helped get him to this point. Hurley was hired as the head coach at UConn in …

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Dan Hurley’s stern warning from 2020 goes viral after UConn beat Purdue

The UConn Huskies era in men’s college basketball is upon us. Dan Hurley tried to warn us all four years ago. UConn on Monday secured its second consecutive national championship after outlasting Purdue 75-60 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, …

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Dave Portnoy cashes $2.7 million sports betting ticket in ‘biggest win’ of his life

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Monday pocketed a massive chunk of change thanks to what he called “the greatest bet of my life.” Portnoy backed UConn in their quest for back-to-back titles, and his faith in the Huskies netted him …

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UConn has been an absolute sports betting monster against the spread

UConn’s men’s basketball team is a straight wagon for the second year in a row. They were a dominant force during last year’s NCAA Tournament, which they won. This year, they’re looking great again. And they’ve been a …

UConn players sing senior guard Cam Spencer a happy birthday

UConn player had the most awkward birthday moment after beating Alabama

UConn senior Cam Spencer received the best birthday gift imaginable on Saturday in the form of a national title game appearance. The Huskies guard probably could have done without a birthday song to go along with it. UConn outlasted Alabama 86-72 in …

Nate Oats at a press conference

Nate Oats cracks jokes about UConn travel problems

Alabama coach Nate Oats does not have much sympathy for UConn’s Final Four travel issues. Oats spoke to the media on Thursday and cracked jokes about UConn’s issues getting to Phoenix for the Final Four. The Alabama coach joked that he …

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Photo of UConn’s accommodations at Final Four goes viral

For a second consecutive year, fans of the UConn men’s basketball team are furious over the perception that their team is being treated unfairly during the NCAA Tournament. UConn finally arrived in Glendale, Ariz., on Thursday morning after …

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UConn facing disadvantage ahead of Final Four

UConn’s men’s basketball team is facing a disadvantage relative to its competition ahead of the Final Four. The Huskies have reached the Final Four for the second straight year. They are set to face Alabama on Saturday as they seek to …

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Dan Hurley says he was motivated by ex-Illinois player’s social media post

UConn demolished yet another opponent in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night, and head coach Dan Hurley said a former Illinois player deserves some credit for the Huskies’ performance. Continuing a historic run of dominance, UConn defeated …

UConn fan looking shocked after huge Huskies run against Illinois

UConn’s insane run against Illinois had fans in a frenzy

The UConn Huskies on Saturday went on a scoring rampage of epic proportions to secure their spot in the Final Four. UConn shredded Illinois 77-52 to win their Elite Eight matchup at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The Huskies buried the Fighting Illini …

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