The Latest Breaking News from Dan Hurley

UConn’s Andre Jackson shockingly said Russell Westbrook is his choice for NBA MVP

UConn's Andre Jackson may have raised some eyebrows with this answer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023

Dom Amore: Good vibrations pour from UConn men’s basketball team, but this work of art is not quite done yet

HOUSTON — The band blared and the fans filled the lower bowl at NRG Stadium as the UConn men put on a show during their open practice Friday; there were smiles and laughter. Dan Hurley, hands behind his back, just watched and smiled like an artist admiring his finished painting.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

UConn’s Adama Sanogo is dominating the NCAA Tournament ... while fasting for Ramadan

About eight minutes before Connecticut’s encounter with Miami in the Final Four on Saturday, Huskies big man Adama Sanogo will down some coconut water and oranges.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

A former high school standout in Texas, UConn’s Tristen Newton is thriving, and ready for a triumphant return at Final Four

Tristen Newton received a “whole bunch” of phone calls when he entered his name into the transfer portal after three seasons at mid-major East Carolina University, during the last of which he averaged 17.7 points, 5 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

UConn coach Dan Hurley quiets ‘Final Four favorites’ noise as he snaps Huskies back to attention

STORRS, Conn. — The UConn men’s basketball team entered this year’s NCAA Tournament feeling the pressure to just advance past the first round having not done it in nine years.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

SI’s Final Four Predictions: These Two Teams Will Play for the Men’s National Title

Three out of the four teams headed to Houston are playing in their first Final Four, but only two can advance to compete for the NCAA tournament title.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 27, 2023

Dom Amore: UConn men carried the burdens, but made it to the top step, the Final Four

LAS VEGAS – One by one, they climbed the steps of the ladder, the final steps to the plateau to which they had all promised to reach, came to UConn to reach.

Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023

UConn’s Dan Hurley Declares Big East as Best Conference

The Huskies head coach had a bold claim after clinching a Final Four berth.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 26, 2023

UConn routs Gonzaga for first Final Four in nine years

Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and UConn overwhelmed its fourth straight NCAA Tournament opponent, blowing out Gonzaga 82-54.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2023

Key Things to Watch in UConn-Gonzaga Elite Eight Matchup

The Huskies and Bulldogs are both looking to punch their tickets to Houston. Here’s what they’ll need to get there.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24, 2023