Dan Hurley Makes History at UConn

UConn Coach Wins Second NCAA Title

Back-to-Back Champion at the Top of His Career

Less than two months ago, Dan Hurley stood before a roaring crowd, microphone in hand, reveling in their delirious victory. The UConn Huskies had just won their second consecutive NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament championship, making Hurley the second active coach to achieve this feat.

Hurley's journey to the pinnacle of college basketball has been marked by both triumph and adversity. Born in 1973, he played college basketball at Rutgers and later embarked on a coaching career that took him to Wagner College, Rhode Island, and ultimately UConn in 2018.

In just five seasons at UConn, Hurley has transformed the Huskies into a national powerhouse. He is the first back-to-back champion in UConn history and the third in the last 40 years of the NCAA Tournament.

With Kentucky's coaching job set to become vacant, rumors have swirled about Hurley's potential departure. However, on Monday night, Hurley made it clear that he intends to stay with UConn. His new six-year, $31.5 million contract further cements his commitment to the program.

Dan Hurley has proven himself to be an elite coach with an unwavering belief in his players. His calm and collected demeanor on the sidelines has helped guide his team to unprecedented success. As he enters the next chapter of his career, Hurley will undoubtedly continue to make history.