Donovan Clingan thinks Dan Hurley ‘eventually’ will coach in NBA
Donovan Clingan is headed to the NBA, and the former University of Connecticut center believes Huskies coach Dan Hurley will “eventually” join him in the professional ranks. Hurley turned down a six-year, $70 million offer from the Lakers earlier this month to stay in Storrs for a chance to win a third straight NCAA championship. […]
Donovan Clingan ‘not surprised’ Dan Hurley didn’t leave UConn
Former University of Connecticut star Donovan Clingan, who some have said could be the No. 1 pick in this week’s NBA draft, said he wasn’t surprised that former coach Dan Hurley turned down the Lakers to return to Storrs. “It’s great that they wanted him,” Clingan said Saturday about Hurley, who will instead return to […]
Jeanie Buss was crushed Dan Hurley passed on Lakers to stay at UConn
JJ Redick was apparently not Lakers owner Jeanie Buss’ first choice. The Athletic reported Thursday that Buss was “deeply disappointed” to learn that University of Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley will not be in charge next season. “But this much is clear: As for Jeanie Buss, the Lakers’ final decision-maker, team sources say she […]
Lakers hiring JJ Redick to be new coach after Dan Hurley flirtation
The Lakers are undergoing big changes with their new head coach. After a dramatic coaching search, the Lakers signed JJ Redick to a four-year contract on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Redick, 39, is co-host of the “Mind the Game” podcast with Lakers star LeBron James, a potential free agent. The Lakers are set […]
Dan Hurley haunted by his disappointing Seton Hall past
Dan Hurley’s “disappointments” as a basketball player may have helped him become the head coach he is today. Appeared on “Dan Le Batard Show with the Stuggotts” On Thursday, Hurley spoke about stepping onto the court at Seton Hall University 30 years ago and said it’s something that still sticks in his mind. “I’m still […]
Dan Hurley opens up on Lakers decision: ‘Don’t need leverage’
Dan Hurley spoke about his feelings about leaving his position as coach of the Lakers to remain at the University of Connecticut. The current Huskies coach, a two-time national champion, appeared on “The Dan Le Batard Show” for his first interview since Monday, when he turned down a six-year, $70 million contract offer from the […]
The Lakers’ coaching search challenges after Dan Hurley rejection
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a head coaching search after a Hail Mary attempt to acquire University of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley fell through. “The Lakers don’t have that great a job,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on Tuesday’s “Get Up.” “They’re a play-in team almost every year.” Brian Windhorst writes for […]
Dan Hurley speaks out on spurning Lakers to stay at UConn
Dan Hurley has broken the silence. Hours after deciding to turn down an offer to become the Lakers’ head coach and remain at the University of Connecticut, Hurley gave a simple explanation for his decision. “I am grateful for the experience,” Hurley said in a statement. “At the end of the day, I am extremely […]
Caitlin Clark says she ‘admires’ Dan Hurley, ‘cool’ he’s staying at UConn
Uncasville, Connecticut – Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever struggled in their return to Connecticut. Falling into the SunIndiana lost its season opener to Connecticut by 21 points, then lost 88-84 to the Sun at Indiana, falling to 0-3 this season against one of the WNBA’s best teams. Clark was unable to repeat his performance […]
Jay Wright a ‘stealth candidate’ for Lakers after Dan Hurley miss
The Lakers may be looking at another head coach after being offered the two-time college basketball national champion’s job. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday that Dan Hurley will remain at the University of Connecticut, though the Lakers were “in the running” for the head coaching spot. Over the weekend, veteran NBA reporter Mark Stein I […]