Dan Hurley is officially the new head coach of UConn men’s basketball.
“I am honored and excited to become the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball program,” Hurley said in a press release. “This program, which is part of one of the top public universities in the country, has a championship history and wonderful support from a passionate fan base. I look forward to continuing this proud tradition.”
ESPN’s Jeff Goodman confirmed the reports this morning, saying that Hurley passed up a more lucrative offer from Pittsburgh and a long-term deal from Rhode Island to sign a six-year contract with UConn, worth $2.75 million in the first year.
“I am honored and excited to become the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball program,” Hurley said in a press release. “This program, which is part of one of the top public universities in the country, has a championship history and wonderful support from a passionate fan base. I look forward to continuing this proud tradition.”
ESPN’s Jeff Goodman confirmed the reports this morning, saying that Hurley passed up a more lucrative offer from Pittsburgh and a long-term deal from Rhode Island to sign a six-year contract with UConn, worth $2.75 million in the first year.