College basketball’s newest coaching star is sticking around at least a little while longer. UConn’s Dan Hurley rejected a massive contract offer to become head coach of the Lakers on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, ending a saga that began with shocking reports that Los Angeles made Hurley the main target of its search. […]
Why Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley: UConn coach's track record gives him edge over JJ Redick
Give the Lakers credit for aiming big. They are targeting UConn’s Dan Hurley as their next head coach per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, preparing a massive long-term contract offer for the back-to-back NCAA national champion. All signs have pointed to the job being essentially JJ Redick’s, so Thursday’s early morning news came as a surprise. But […]
Did Nika Muhl get selected in WNBA Draft? UConn guard follows in footsteps of Sue Bird with Seattle Storm
Nika Muhl fell under the radar through most of her career with UConn women’s basketball. While stars Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards drew the most attention, Muhl contributed as a less-heralded point guard for the Huskies. Yet while the headlines focused on other players, Muhl had nothing short of an excellent collegiate career. She broke records in her […]
Dan Hurley vs. Zach Edey: UConn coach has words for Purdue star — and refs — during National Championship game
Dan Hurley is known as one of the more animated coaches in college basketball, and he was in championship form during Monday’s national championship. The UConn head coach was ready to take on the world, even when the man he’s confronting is over a foot taller than him. Hurley was seen arguing with officials and, […]
UConn vs. Purdue live score, updates, highlights from 2024 NCAA basketball championship game
Monday night’s national championship game between UConn and Purdue will be big — literally. While both teams have a balanced attack, the matchup between big men Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey could define the 40 minutes that determine a champion. Clingan isn’t the offensive force Edey has proven to be, but his NBA-caliber defense in the […]