Dan Hurley, the head coach of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team, has been making headlines lately with his team’s impressive performance in the NCAA tournament. But amidst all the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming national championship game, Hurley recently opened up about the only job he would consider leaving UConn for in the future.
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Hurley revealed that the only job he would even consider leaving UConn for would be the head coaching position at Duke University. This statement may come as a surprise to many, as Hurley has been a loyal and successful coach at UConn since 2018.
But for Hurley, Duke holds a special place in his heart. He grew up in New Jersey, just a short drive away from the prestigious university, and has always been a fan of the Blue Devils. In fact, Hurley’s father, Bob Hurley Sr., was a legendary high school basketball coach in New Jersey and had a close relationship with Duke’s head coach, Mike Krzyzewski.
In the interview, Hurley shared that he has always admired Coach K and the program he has built at Duke. He also expressed his desire to one day coach at the highest level of college basketball and believes that Duke would be the perfect place to do so.
But before UConn fans start to worry, Hurley made it clear that he is fully committed to the Huskies and has no plans of leaving anytime soon. He stated that he is focused on building a championship program at UConn and is grateful for the opportunity to do so.
Hurley’s dedication to UConn is evident in the team’s performance this season. After a rough start to his coaching career at UConn, Hurley has turned the program around and led the Huskies to their first Final Four appearance since 2014. His passion and determination have not gone unnoticed, and he has quickly become a fan favorite among the UConn faithful.
In fact, Hurley’s commitment to UConn goes beyond just coaching the basketball team. He and his wife, Andrea, have also become active members of the community, supporting various charitable causes and getting involved with the university’s initiatives.
But despite his strong ties to UConn, Hurley’s dream of coaching at Duke remains a possibility in the future. And if that opportunity ever presents itself, it would be hard for him to turn it down.
In the meantime, Hurley and the Huskies are focused on the task at hand – winning the national championship. As they prepare to face off against the Baylor Bears on Monday night, Hurley and his team are determined to bring home the title and make history for UConn.
No matter the outcome of the game, one thing is for sure – Hurley’s passion for the game and his commitment to UConn will continue to inspire and motivate his players and fans alike. And who knows, maybe one day we will see him on the sidelines at Duke, but for now, UConn is lucky to have him as their head coach.
