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Dan Hurley Dismisses UNC Speculation, Sticks With UConn

He is under a six-year, $50 million UConn deal through 2029-30.

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Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels speaks at a press conference before practice for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Crypto.com Arena on March 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Apr 5, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn's head coach Dan Hurley during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Head coach Dan Hurley of the UConn Huskies looks on during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Hurley said he is staying at UConn as the Huskies prepare for Monday's national title game, adding he would only consider the NBA "down the line."
  • The comments push back on an ESPN report that linked him to North Carolina's head-coaching vacancy after Hubert Davis was fired.
  • He said he does not want contracts longer than five years, signaling he is not seeking leverage off the UNC opening.
  • He turned down a six-year, $50 million offer from the Lakers in 2024 before signing his current UConn extension.
  • North Carolina's search continues, with Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd agreeing to an extension and Bulls coach Billy Donovan considered a possibility after the NBA season ends.