UConn Coach Dan Hurley Reflects on Challenges After Rejecting $70M Lakers Offer

Hurley adapts coaching style and prepares for Big East tournament while facing potential roster upheaval.

Dan Hurley turned down a $70 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to remain at UConn, signing a six-year, $50 million contract instead.
Hurley credits advice from women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma for shifting his perspective on coaching beyond winning championships.
UConn’s men’s basketball team has struggled this season, falling out of national rankings but gaining momentum with an eight-game win streak heading into the Big East tournament.
Hurley revealed that over 50% of the current roster is considering transferring, presenting a significant challenge for the program’s future stability.
Despite this season’s setbacks, UConn’s 2025 recruiting class is highly regarded, featuring several top prospects expected to bolster the team next year.