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UConn basketball fans can officially start circling dates. The Huskies' complete 2026-27 Big East schedule has been released, giving Dan Hurley's team a clearer picture of what awaits once conference play begins.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 11

NaVorro Bowman Jr. gives UConn a five-star start to 2027 class

UConn’s 2027 recruiting class only has one player, but Dan Hurley could not have asked for a much better opening statement. Five-star combo guard NaVorro Bowman Jr.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / September 10

Ex-49ers LB’s 5-star son just committed to play for Dan Hurley, UConn

After making a run to the National Championship, where UConn fell to Michigan, Dan Hurley and company have been busy this offseason. They have brought in multiple players through the transfer portal, including UConn snagging Nikolas Khamenia from Duke.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?

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College Basketball News / Boston College Eagles on SI / September 6

Luke Murray Era Recruiting in Full Effect As Eagles Land Four Star Combo Guard Tre Keith

A new era of Boston College basketball is underway. Fans already knew that was the case when BC hired former UConn assistant coach Luke Murray, who served as Dan Hurley’s right-hand man for back-to-back national championship runs with the Huskies, this summer.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / August 24

UConn basketball’s redemption tour includes a loaded six-game gauntlet

Dan Hurley has never been interested in hiding UConn from difficult competition. The Huskies’ 2025-26 nonconference schedule reinforced that reputation.

Connecticut Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Dan Hurley trashes new lawsuits against the NCAA

UConn head coach Dan Hurley is once again taking aim at the fiasco surrounding the NCAA and its new rules regarding student-athletes getting a fifth year of eligibility.

Dan Hurley News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Dan Hurley reveals dream White House game opponent for UConn

Dan Hurley has a tasty hoops idea for the White House. After attending the historic UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, the UConn Huskies head coach was asked by Charlie Cotton of TMZ DC for his thoughts on a potential college basketball game at the White House.

Dan Hurley News / Yardbarker / June 8

Dan Hurley, UConn hire assistant coach to replace Luke Murray

Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies had another strong season in 2025 and made it to the NCAA Championship game, but they fell short of bringing home another title with a loss to the Michigan Wolverines.

John Calipari doesn't care about criticism of his roster-building strategy

Is Michigan basketball coach Dusty May heading to the NBA?

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Dan Hurley Bolsters UConn Roster With Transfer Portal Addition

The UConn Huskies fell just short of winning it all, losing to the Michigan Wolverines 69-63 in the national championship game. While recovering from the sting of that loss, Dan Hurley and his staff were tasked with navigating the transfer portal.

Dan Hurley News / Yardbarker / May 21

Dan Hurley, UConn get good news in transfer portal steal

Hurley continues to be a force in college basketball, and that's why he's able to land sought-after players in the transfer portal.

Duke HC Jon Scheyer expected to draw interest for 1 NBA job

Dan Hurley News / Yardbarker / May 7

UConn's Dan Hurley puts a price on being a college basketball contender in NIL era

There's a ton of money going around college athletics nowadays.

UConn's Dan Hurley speaks out in wake of NCAA Tournament expansion

NCAA Tournament expansion a sacrifice mid-majors forced to make in rev-share era

Michigan's Dusty May reportedly a potential target for two NBA teams

Virginia Tech gets important transfer portal addition in Jaylen Curry

The 'NCAA men's basketball champs' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / May 7

UConn's Dan Hurley speaks out in wake of NCAA Tournament expansion

On Thursday, the NCAA confirmed that it will officially expand the men's and women's tournament fields from 68 to 76 teams starting in 2027. So, what does Hurley think of the change?

Tournament expansion a sacrifice mid-majors forced to make in rev-share era

Hurley puts a price on being a college basketball contender in NIL era

Michigan's Dusty May reportedly a potential target for two NBA teams

Virginia Tech gets important transfer portal addition in Jaylen Curry

Tennessee basketball lands elite scorer in transfer portal

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 24

Report: Ex-Stanford C Oskar Giltay transferring to UConn

Former Stanford center Oskar Giltay committed to UConn on Friday, according to the 247Sports transfer portal tracker. UConn coach Dan Hurley needed to find two big men in the portal to replace Tarris Reed Jr., who is out of eligibility, and freshman Eric Reibe.

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Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 21

UConn releases devastating news on star guard Solo Ball

The UConn Huskies almost won a third national championship in the Dan Hurley era this past season. They ultimately fell short in the National Championship game, losing to the Michigan Wolverines.

Braylon Mullins passes on NBA draft, staying at UConn

Former Alabama, Kentucky forward Mouhamed Dioubate lands at LSU

Penn State guard Freddie Dilione V transfers to Georgia

North Carolina and Dylan Mingo are heading in different directions

Washington guard Zoom Diallo transferring to SEC powerhouse

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Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 10

UConn's Dan Hurley has NBA Draft warning for players

'Biggest mistake': UConn's Dan Hurley details why college players should avoid going to NBA Draft too early

In an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," Hurley explained why going to the draft early doesn't make that much sense for most college players anymore.

Duke's Cameron Boozer joins elite company with Wooden Award win

Major news emerges about Elliot Cadeau after Michigan's national title

Dusty May, Michigan score major transfer portal win

Scottie Pippen's son has announced his college decision

Lakers legend has landed a college basketball head-coaching job

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5

Michigan vs. UConn is an NCAA championship game built on opposites

There is something different about this men's basketball NCAA championship game.

UConn men's Final Four record shows title win may be inevitable

UConn MBB has chance to further distance itself from recent national powers

Dan Hurley mocks boos after UConn's Final Four win

UConn's Dan Hurley cashes in huge bonus after March Madness win

Men's Final Four winners, losers: Michigan, UConn cruise to championship game

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 7

Dan Hurley cashes in huge bonus after March Madness win

The UConn Huskies' win over the Illinois Fighting Illini came with much more than prestige for coach Dan Hurley.

Dan Hurley mocks boos after UConn's Final Four win

UConn men's Final Four record shows title win may be inevitable

Men's Final Four winners, losers: Michigan, UConn cruise to championship game

Dan Hurley's wife calls out one opposing fan base

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5

Men's Final Four winners, losers: Michigan, UConn cruise to title game

Men's Final Four winners, losers: Michigan, UConn cruise to championship game

The national championship game for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament is set and will feature No. 2 seed Connecticut trying to win its third championship in four years against No. 1 seed Michigan.

Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four

Hurley mocks boos after UConn's Final Four win

Hurley makes a headbutt joke after UConn’s Final Four win

UConn MBB has chance to further distance itself from national powers

UConn men's Final Four record shows title win may be inevitable

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four

UConn outlasted Illinois in a thrilling 71-62 contest that saw the Fighting Illini’s comeback fall short at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

Dan Hurley mocks boos after UConn's Final Four win

UConn men's Final Four record shows title win may be inevitable

Men's Final Four winners, losers: Michigan, UConn cruise to championship game

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 4

UConn has chance to further distance itself from national powers

UConn MBB has chance to further distance itself from recent national powers

When it comes to the top college basketball programs in the country, UConn has set a standard that is nearly unmatched in both the men's and women's game.

Dan Hurley mocks boos after UConn's Final Four win

Dan Hurley's wife calls out one opposing fan base

Women's Final Four winners, losers: UConn's undefeated season comes crashing down

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 4

UConn men's Final Four record shows title win may be inevitable

March is supposed to be unpredictable. That is the entire allure of March Madness. Brackets fall apart, favorites go home, and someone unexpected makes a run that nobody saw coming. Then there is the UConn Huskies.

Dan Hurley mocks boos after UConn's Final Four win

Dan Hurley makes a headbutt joke after UConn’s Final Four win

Dan Hurley's wife calls out one opposing fan base

UConn MBB has chance to further distance itself from recent national powers

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Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 4

Dan Hurley mocks boos after UConn's Final Four win

Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies have punched another ticket to the national championship game.

Dan Hurley's wife calls out one opposing fan base

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Dan Hurley's wife calls out one opposing fan base

Andrea Hurley did not like what she saw out of one fellow Big East School this year.

Dan Hurley calls UConn star the ‘best baby sitter’ ahead of Final Four

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30

Jay Williams has high praise for Dan Hurley ahead of Final Four

Jay Williams has high praise for UConn HC Dan Hurley ahead of Final Four

A 19-point deficit and poor three-point shooting (5-of-23) were not enough to keep two-seed Connecticut from mounting a historic comeback on Sunday to upset top-seed Duke, 73-72.

Dan Hurley had bizarre moment with ref after UConn’s game-winning shot

Cameron Boozer blasts the media for anti-Duke discourse

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn has Final Four magic

Ranking Final Four teams on how likely they are to win the national title

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Connecticut Huskies News / College Sports Only / March 30

Is Dan Hurley the Best Coach in College Basketball? The Answer Should Be Obvious.

Love him or hate him, Dan Hurley is a winner. Hurley extended his NCAA Tournament record to 19-5 as head coach, as he looks to win his THIRD National Championship in the past four seasons.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn has Final Four magic

The Final Four in the NCAA men's basketball tournament is set thanks to the wins by Michigan and UConn on Sunday. Let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's slate of games.

Epic comeback sends UConn to men's Final Four

Michigan can brag about basketball and football after reaching Final Four

Michigan players went nuts for Dusty May’s son’s epic moment

Arizona, Illinois end long Final Four droughts with regional final wins

Rick Pitino gets well-earned contract extension, raise with St. John's

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23

Dan Hurley has UConn, St. John’s 'bloodbath' Elite Eight wish

The No. 2-seeded Connecticut Huskies and No. 5 St. John’s Red Storm may be headed toward a fourth meeting of the season, this time in what would be the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Rick Pitino reveals incredible fact about Dylan Darling's buzzer-beater

Tom Izzo adds to March lore with 17th Sweet 16 appearance

CBB insider defends North Carolina HC Hubert Davis

Randy Bennett is a great hire for Arizona State Sun Devils

Cincinnati to orchestrate homecoming with Jerrod Calhoun as next HC

Big Ten has golden opportunity to end 26-year title drought