The Latest Breaking News from Dan Hurley

Clutch shooting from Alex Karaban helps UConn survive Georgetown, 68-62

WASHINGTON — Despite a late scare, redshirt freshman Alex Karaban came up clutch as the UConn men’s basketball team survived Georgetown, 68-62, at Capital One Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023

Dom Amore: UConn men put fans through an emotional wringer, but came up empty again

For an agonizing period, it was shaping up as one of the worst losses in years. And then, for a time, it was starting to look like one of the most exciting comeback victories in ages.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

Dom Amore: On this given Sunday, UConn men add up all the inches for the confidence and the win they needed

HARTFORD, Conn. — Dan Hurley, his bout with COVID just about behind him, made it back to practice Saturday, and the looks on the faces he saw were enough to make a coach want to lift the mask over his eyes.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

No. 4 UConn has no answer for Bryce Hopkins and Providence; loses second straight, 73-61

PROVIDENCE, R.I. —Providence forward Bryce Hopkins was fouled on a fast break with the Friars leading UConn by nine points in the second half of Wednesday’s game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. As he stood at the free throw line, a packed-house of about 14,000 remained on its feet, where a…

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

No. 2 UConn Falls to Xavier for First Loss

The Huskies were one of three undefeated teams left.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2022

Dom Amore: UConn men may have targets on their backs, but won’t lose chips on their shoulders

Dan Hurley made the short walk from his team’s hotel to the entrance of the XL Center and it was like walking back in time. Restaurants were full, fans in the window banging on the glass.

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022

No. 3 UConn surges late, opens Big East play with 68-46 win at Butler

INDIANAPOLIS — Dan Hurley had a feeling entering conference play that his UConn men’s basketball team coasting to double-digit victories would come to an end against Big East opponents. Despite the 68-46 final score against Butler in the conference opener on Saturday, he was right.

Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022

UConn finishes nonconference slate unbeaten, eases past Long Island, 114-61

STORRS, Conn. — Andre Jackson jumped into the passing lane and ripped the ball from Long Island’s Quion Burns at full speed. Tearing down the court in a footrace with Burns, Jackson went behind his back, sending Burns in the other direction, and landed a two-handed slam that got the…

Tribune News Service · Dec 10, 2022

UConn men came together surprisingly fast, now hope to continue early-season success against Oklahoma State in Gampel

Entering the season UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley thought it would take time for his relatively new team to form a competitive cohesion that translated into winning. Unranked in the preseason poll, likely because of the same uncertainty, the UConn men have made an eager leap into the No.…

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

Dan Hurley Has Built a Title Contender at UConn

The Huskies have had an impressive start to the season, leveling up from the program’s recent teams.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2022