Dan Hurley has decided to remain as the head coach of UConn, turning down an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley's decision was influenced by multiple factors, including a preference to stay at UConn and the perception that the Lakers job was not as attractive as advertised. Following his decision, Hurley secured a new six-year, $50 million contract with UConn. The news was confirmed by Mike Anthony of CT Insider. Hurley also conducted a media tour to discuss his decision.
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Head coach Dan Hurley is set to receive a six-year, $50 million deal at UConn after turning down Lakers head coaching position, according to Mike Anthony of CT Insider. https://t.co/qmP0KjbF05
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The night before Dan Hurley made the biggest choice of his career, he and his wife texted each other simultaneously to see if their preferences aligned. “One, two, three…stay.” Column from Storrs on why Hurley turned down the #Lakers to remain at #UConn: https://t.co/DWLZS5ZVwj
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