Published 23:42 IST, June 10th 2024
Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title
Shortly before the ESPN report, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, who was in contact with Hurley throughout the weekend, said the state will “make sure he's the top-paid college coach" if he remains with the Huskies.
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Dan Hurley is staying at Connecticut and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Monday, ending several days of speculation about his future and giving him an opportunity to try to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive NCAA championship.
And it seems likely that Hurley will soon be richly rewarded for that decision: Shortly before the ESPN report, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, who was in contact with Hurley throughout the weekend, said the state will “make sure he's the top-paid college coach" if he remains with the Huskies.
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23:42 IST, June 10th 2024