All eyes have been on Dan Hurley and the excitement surrounding the opening game against North Carolina as the UConn Huskies get ready for Monday night’s National Championship Game.
Is he a result of the current success or is he actually on the Tar Heels’ short list? In any case, a lot of observers have pushed his name into the discussion as a potential Hubert Davis replacement.
Hurley is aiming for his third UConn title in four years. An accomplishment that would place him with the great John Wooden, who left a lasting legacy at UCLA more than half a century ago. A three-peat in a recruiting cycle hasn’t been accomplished since the GOAT achieved it in Westwood, despite the enormous difference between three and 10 titles.
What does Hurley do next? Following UConn’s victory against Illinois on Saturday night, he was questioned regarding the UNC rumors. The Huskies coach revealed information about when he plans to move on from what he has created in Storrs and was candid about his future.
Hurley headed to the NBA in the near future?
Hurley won’t be leaving UConn anytime soon, but if he did, it wouldn’t be for UNC. When Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 asked him, he gave a direct reaction, stating that he was a “UConn coach” and would only consider an NBA position.
Hurley is either being sincere about his objectives or he’s playing his hand perfectly and ready to leave for UNC. In a short while, we’ll find out if he’s bluffing or prepared to forge closer ties with the Huskies.
On Monday night, UConn will play Michigan in the National Championship Game (8:50 p.m. ET, TBS).
