Hurley Turns Down Huge Offer From Lakers, Will Stay at UConn to Seek Another NCAA Title

Hurley Turns Down Huge Offer From Lakers, Will Stay at UConn to Seek Another NCAA Title
Connecticut Coach Dan Hurley calls to his players during an NCAA Tournament game against Illinois in Boston on March 30, 2024. Steven Senne/AP Photo
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Dan Hurley is staying at the University of Connecticut, having decided to turn down an offer to become coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. So ended several days of speculation about his future, meaning he will try to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive NCAA men’s basketball championship.

“Our MVP Coach is staying in CT,” Gov. Ned Lamont posted on social media.