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UConn Makes Personal Announcement About Dan Hurley on Thursday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 2:19 PM ET

UConn wrapped up the 2024-25 season with a 24-11 overall mark and a 14-6 Big East record, placing third in conference play.

The Huskies, under seventh-year head coach Dan Hurley, entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 8 seed and narrowly fell to Florida, the eventual national champion, by a 77-75 margin in the second round.

Despite not defending their national title, UConn remains at the peak of college basketball, on and off the court.

On Thursday, UConn Men’s Basketball took to X to celebrate that "Andrea Hurley was honored earlier this week with the Saint Clare Award at the Franciscan Life Center Sports Banquet. A tremendous honor for the First Lady of UConn Basketball!”

This post, while brief, highlighted a personal milestone for Coach Hurley’s wife, Andrea Hurley.

Andrea Hurley was honored earlier this week with the Saint Clare Award at the Franciscan Life Center Sports Banquet. A tremendous honor for the First Lady of UConn Basketball!

Thank you to Sister Kieran Foley, FSE, Director, Synergistic Systems for the photos. pic.twitter.com/9OTHmZmwgl
— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) June 5, 2025

The Saint Clare Award, presented at the 39th Annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction on June 3, recognizes women who embody Christian values through athletic involvement and community service.

Hurley has been lauded for weekly visits to Hartford Children's Hospital, her work with Make-A-Wish Foundation and her support of the Husky Ticket Project, which provides tickets to underserved youth.

Hurley has long been a fixture behind the scenes of the Huskies’ program.

A graduate of Seton Hall, she met Dan (Hurley) while both were students, marrying him in 1997 and raising two sons: Danny and Andrew, the latter of whom was on UConn’s 2023 and 2024 championship teams.

Following the 2024 title, Dan opted to sign a six-year, $50 million extension with UConn that runs through 2029.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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