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UConn Secures Hurley Through 2032
31 Oct
Summary
- Dan Hurley inked a new six-year contract extension with UConn.
- The deal keeps him in Storrs as head coach through 2032.
- Hurley is among the highest-paid college basketball coaches.
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley has committed his future to the program by signing a new six-year contract. This agreement will keep him in Storrs until 2032, extending his tenure with the Huskies.
The new deal effectively adds two years to his previous contract, which had four years remaining. Hurley's salary is set to remain around $8 million annually, positioning him among the top-earning coaches in college basketball.
This extension follows a period of significant success for UConn under Hurley, including consecutive national championships in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Despite meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers for their coaching vacancy, Hurley ultimately chose to remain with the Huskies.
UConn athletic director David Benedict expressed enthusiasm for the extension, emphasizing Hurley's proven track record and alignment with the university's values of resilience and competitive excellence. The team is currently ranked fourth in the preseason AP Poll and is set to begin its season soon.
