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Hurley's Intensity Boos Ring Out at Championship Game
5 Apr
Summary
- Coach Hurley was booed by the crowd after headbutting a player.
- Hurley is making his third championship game appearance in four years.
- UConn will face Michigan in the national championship game.
UConn Huskies men's basketball coach Dan Hurley faced boos from the crowd following his team's advancement to the national championship. The incident occurred when Hurley headbutted freshman Braylon Mullins during a post-game celebration. The boos were audible on the CBS broadcast as Hurley began speaking about Mullins.
Hurley's intense coaching style has become a hallmark of his tenure with UConn since he took over in the 2018-19 season. He has guided the Huskies to national prominence, experiencing only one losing season. This marks his third appearance in the national title game within a four-year span, a feat not achieved by many coaches in recent history.
Notable coaches who have achieved similar consecutive championship game appearances include Roy Williams with North Carolina, Brad Stevens with Butler, and Billy Donovan with Florida. Mike Krzyzewski previously led Duke to three consecutive title games from 1990 to 1992. The UConn Huskies are set to compete for the championship trophy against the Michigan Wolverines on Monday night.
