Dan Hurley: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 29

UConn’s Dan Hurley Already In Midseason Form With Sideline Crashout — And It Was Only An Exhibition Game

It’s safe to say that UConn head coach Dan Hurley isn’t going away anytime soon. He still brings the fire and passion to the Huskies, whether it’s playing for the national championship or just a run-of-the-mill Tuesday night game at the beginning of the year.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 26

What to Expect from MSU's Exhibition Game vs. UConn

The Michigan State Spartans will play an exhibition game against the UConn Huskies later this week. The game will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 28; fans can view it on Big Ten Plus.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 25

UConn Guard Believes Return to Glory Starts on Defense

The UConn Huskies men’s basketball program had a rollercoaster of a season last year, and unfortunately, not the good kind. Under head coach Dan Hurley, the Huskies’ defensive numbers hit a rare low.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 22

UConn HC Reflects on Season That Almost Caused Retirement

Change is inevitable in college basketball. The game moves faster, the pressure hits harder, and the expectations never stop piling up. Between the transfer portal chaos and the constant grind of competition, even the most seasoned coaches like Jay Wright and Tony Bennett are walking away from the game they love.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 21

Dan Hurley Gets Brutally Honest About UConn’s Rivalries

Dan Hurley doesn't care about preseason polls. He also doesn't worry much about rivalries. When you've won six national championships since 1999, the UConn coach figures those concerns are for everyone else.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 16

Dan Hurley Gets Candid About Last Year's UConn Team

Dan Hurley didn't sugarcoat his thoughts on UConn's 2024-25 season. After the Huskies' 71-52 exhibition win over Boston College on Monday night, the coach opened up about what went wrong last year and why defense was the problem. Hurley has spent the offseason rewatching film from last season.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 13

UConn Lands Top 5 in Preseason AP Poll

The UConn Huskies are set to tip off their 2025-26 season in three weeks. Coming off a season that saw them finish 24-11 and bow out of the second round of the NCAA tournament, the Huskies aim to bounce back this year. With Dan Hurley at the helm, the program continues to be a major contender for the national championship.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 3

How Junior County Fits Into Dan Hurley’s UConn Offense

Class of 2026 four-star Junior County has officially announced his commitment to Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies. 247Sports ranks the 6-foot-4 shooting guard as the No.

Connecticut Huskies News / Field Level Media / October 2

Four-star guard reveals why he committed to UConn

Four-star shooting guard Junior County announced his commitment to UConn on Thursday.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 1

UConn HC Reveals Personality Inspirations

Earlier this week, UConn head coach Dan Hurley sat down with ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle.” Where the two-time NCAA National Championship-winning

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / September 30

UConn HC Opens Up About Player Development

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley spoke with the ESPN show “Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle,” about his forthcoming novel with Ian O’Connor, “Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great.” He spoke on the pressures of coaching the UConn Huskies, and his strategies as a leader when it comes to developing young talent.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / September 29

UConn HC Discusses Plans for Retirement

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is releasing a new book on his coaching strategy titled "Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great." Throughout promotion for the book, Hurley just may have given some insight into the next step for his career.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / September 29

UConn HC Reveals Why He Turned Down NBA Job

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley had plenty of opportunities to leave the NCAA and transition to the top basketball league, the NBA, but turned them down.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / September 28

UConn's Starting Lineup Called Into Question

Last week, UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley spoke extensively with the media, where the future of this Huskies’ Hurley made comparisons for a UConn rising star , while also not prepping for the future goodbye of UConn cult hero .

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / September 25

Dan Hurley Explains Why UConn Players Succeed Professionally

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley’s energy, eccentric attitude, and at times blunt personality have created one of collegiate basketball’s best personalities.

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College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / September 25

UConn Coach Shuts Down Recruiting Narrative

The UConn Huskies have a rich history of collegiate basketball success. Having won six NCAA National Championships since 1999 breeds a reputation of excellence.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

UConn’s Dan Hurley Reveals Stunning Admission in New Book

UConn head coach Dan Hurley was “completely cooked” after last season and seriously contemplated resigning from the Huskies, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / September 3

Book: UConn's Dan Hurley almost walked away after 2024-25 season

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley considered walking away from his job earlier this year because of the intense pressures, according to an upcoming book.

Connecticut Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Dan Hurley reveals how close he came to leaving UConn: 'I was completely cooked'

Ultimately, Hurley decided that he cherishes his job too much to leave.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / July 25

‘Don’t Start Killing the Players’: Dan Hurley Sends Fierce Message Defending UConn Players

After closing the books on a 24-11 (14-6 Big East) record and a second‑round exit in the NCAA Tournament, the University of Connecticut Huskies have turned their attention to summer workouts and roster drills in Storrs.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 30

UConn's Dan Hurley Had Subtle Reaction After EA Sports Announces College Basketball Return

EA Sports brought plenty of excitement on Monday by announcing the return of its college basketball video game. "Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame," EA Sports posted on X.

Connecticut Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4