Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley was all smiles as he celebrated his team’s victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The win was a crowning achievement for the two-time defending national champion UConn team and Hurley, who have now agreed on a new six-year contract worth a minimum of $50 million that will keep him at the helm through the 2029-30 season.
This new deal comes on the heels of Hurley turning down a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing instead to stay with UConn. While his base salary is set at $400,000 annually, he stands to earn an additional $6.375 million in consulting and media obligations for the 2024-25 season alone, with the potential for escalators in the following years. The school has also announced that he will receive a $1 million retention bonus annually.
UConn athletic director David Benedict expressed his excitement about the contract extension, praising Coach Hurley for his dedication to the program and the success he has brought in recent years. Hurley himself expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue coaching at UConn, vowing to pursue more championships and maintain the program’s winning tradition.
Hurley’s coaching record speaks for itself, with a stellar 141-58 record at UConn and a total of four NCAA Tournament appearances in his six seasons with the team. Prior to joining UConn, he had successful stints at Wagner and Rhode Island, amassing an overall record of 292-163 and an impressive 14-4 record in the NCAA Tournament.
As Hurley looks towards the future, his focus remains on building a championship-caliber program that not only wins games but also develops young men both on and off the court. His commitment to excellence and his passion for the game have endeared him to UConn fans, who can look forward to more exciting seasons under his leadership.
With Hurley’s new contract in place, the Huskies are poised to remain a force to be reckoned with in college basketball, competing for conference and national titles for years to come. The UConn community is eager to see what the future holds under Coach Hurley’s guidance, as they continue to bleed blue and support their beloved team.