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'Threw It Out The Door': Dan Hurley Offers No Filter Over Receiving Commemorative Game Ball After His 200th UConn Win

Dan Hurley is focused on just one thing, and nothing that comes along the way is going to take his attention away from it. The UConn Huskies opened their 2026-27 NCAA season on Monday with an emphatic 86-46 victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs.

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Dan Hurley breaks silence after signing 2-year extension with UConn

The UConn Huskies ensured that head coach Dan Hurley would remain on the sidelines at least through the 2031-32 season after agreeing to a contract extension on Friday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 30

Report: UConn's Dan Hurley receives 2-year contract extension

Head coach Dan Hurley and UConn agreed to a two-year contract extension that spans through the 2031-32 season, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

How many of the college basketball teams named after fictional/mythical characters or creatures can you name in six minutes?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The 'Division I FBS Texas football teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Viral Sports News / October 28

UConn’s Dan Hurley Doesn’t Hold Back in Bold Duke Statement

In a video posted by Dugan Lloyd of FOX61, UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley said his program and the Duke Blue Devils have separated themselves as the two biggest brands in college basketball.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker

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 / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

Why Dan Hurley Considers Purdue Among the 'Best Programs' in College Basketball

Dan Hurley has only had to prepare for Purdue one time during his time at UConn, but he's not a stranger to the success Matt Painter and the Boilermakers have enjoyed.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

UConn's Hurley Points Out Spot Where MSU Must Improve to Become Elite

EAST LANSING — It’s pretty clear to UConn head coach Dan Hurley where Michigan State is lacking right now. He should know, having won two national titles and made three Final Fours in the last four seasons.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 20

Dan Hurley blows a kiss to heckling Michigan State fans during exhibition

During his tenure as head coach of the UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley has certainly embraced the troll persona he’s seemingly acquired from opposing teams’ fans.

Boston College Eagles News / Busting Brackets / October 15

Boston College's new coach inherits an ugly statistic that could define the entire 2026-27 season

Luke Murray arrives at Boston College with one of the most impressive assistant coaching resumes in the country. He helped UConn win consecutive national championships in 2023 and 2024, working alongside Dan Hurley as the Huskies established themselves among college basketball's elite programs.

Dan Hurley News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

Dan Hurley headbutt scarecrow becomes a viral sensation

A forehead-to-forehead moment from last spring’s NCAA Tournament is now standing on a sidewalk in Old Wethersfield, and it did not stay local for long.

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.

College Basketball 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

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

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

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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

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

Important people to know in men's college hoops for 2026-27 season

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 / 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

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

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

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

The 'Final Four teams since 2000' quiz

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