Historic Success and Future Potential
Since Dan Hurley took the helm at UConn, the Huskies have experienced a remarkable resurgence, marked by notable achievements and a clear trajectory toward greater success. Under Hurley’s leadership, UConn has secured pivotal wins that have not only boosted team morale but also re-established the program as a formidable force in collegiate basketball. Among these accomplishments are critical conference titles that underscore the team’s growing dominance in their league. Hurley’s strategies and coaching methodologies have consistently translated into improved performances, both on the court and in the national rankings.
Dan Hurley is staying at UConn. Coming off back-to-back national championships, the celebrated Husky men’s basketball coach Monday spurned an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to join them and more than double his salary in the process.
1. The Lakers are the wrong team for Hurley
The Los Angeles Lakers are tied for the all-time NBA lead with 17 championships. But the last three seasons have not gone well—even with superstar Lebron James in the lineup. They’ve finished no better than 7th in the NBA’s Western Conference during that span.
2. Complete control at UConn
At UConn, Dan Hurley has the type of control that Kidwai thinks he could never have with any NBA team. “Dan Hurley has complete control of the situation top to bottom and runs the program in his vision.” Kidwai said.
3. Family and regional ties
Dan Hurley’s ties to the northeastern United States run deep. He grew up in New Jersey, where his father, Bob Sr., was a legendary high school basketball coach. It was in New Jersey that Hurley became a prep basketball star, a college basketball star and a first-time head coach. Much of he and his wife, Andrea’s friend and family network remains in the northeast.