EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 52 MIN
Dan Hurley is CONVINCED his flirtations with the NBA are OVER + why he wants to coach UConn forever
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UConn coach Dan Hurley opens up on writing his new book, his journey through coaching, and the challenges of growing up in Bobby Hurley’s shadow. He reflects on early career struggles, coaching breakthroughs at Wagner and Rhode Island, building an elite program in the portal era, and why he’s convinced he’ll stay in college basketball for the long haul. (0:30) Writing a book (2:30) Childhood (5:30) Playing the comparison game (6:45) His insecurities (8:45) Playing days at Seton Hall (10:45) Early career struggles (14:00) Wagner (16:00) Rhode Island (20:30) Going back-to-back (23:00) Dealing with losses (25:30) NBA flirtations (26:45) Program building (27:30) Challenges last year (35:30) Coaching future (40:00) Non-conference schedule this year (45:00) St. John's
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UConn coach Dan Hurley opens up on writing his new book, his journey through coaching, and the challenges of growing up in Bobby Hurley’s shadow. He reflects on early career struggles, coaching breakthroughs at Wagner and Rhode Island, building an elite program in the portal era, and why he’s convinced he’ll stay in college basketball for the long haul. (0:30) Writing a book (2:30) Childhood (5:30) Playing the comparison game (6:45) His insecurities (8:45) Playing days at Seton Hall (10:45) Early career struggles (14:00) Wagner (16:00) Rhode Island (20:30) Going back-to-back (23:00) Dealing with losses (25:30) NBA flirtations (26:45) Program building (27:30) Challenges last year (35:30) Coaching future (40:00) Non-conference schedule this year (45:00) St. John's
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Dan Hurley is CONVINCED his flirtations with the NBA are OVER + why he wants to coach UConn forever
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