Everyone’s Saying The Same Thing About UConn’s Dan Hurley After Maui Invitational

"Maybe Dan Hurley should have taken that Lakers job," one fan said. "Dan Hurley is starting to regret not taking the Lakers job," wrote another. 

"Dan Hurley passed up a bag and coaching the Los Angeles Lakers for an NIT bid season," said another fan. "Dan Hurley should have took the Lakers job. UConn is trash," another wrote after UConn's latest loss. 

"Looks like Dan Hurley Should’ve Took The Lakers Money When They Offered It Bc UCONN Not Looking To Good," another mentioned. 

"I think if you're Dan Hurley you should've taken that Lakers job cause yikes this is getting ugly," said another fan. "Dan Hurley regretting not taking that Lakers Job today," wrote another. 

After the Lakers moved on from Darvin Ham, Hurley was discussed as an option and even offered a six-year, $70 million deal to be the head coach. Hurley ended up turning down the job, deciding to stay at UConn after winning back-to-back national titles. 

On the other hand, a bit of regression was expected from UConn after all of Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton, and Cam Spencer went in the 2024 NBA draft. 

Still, losing three straight games to unranked teams on a neutral floor is a surprising result. 

UConn has a quick turnaround with a game against Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday before a string of Baylor, Texas, and Gonzaga over the next two weeks, so it will be interesting to see how Hurley's team responds to the losses.