Dan Hurley: Felt trapped by my UConn buyout clause in 2018

Dan Hurley reveals why he almost didn’t take the job at UConn. He shares his conversation with Coach Mike Krzyzewski, ultimately leading him to coach in Storrs. Hurley also discusses the tough transition when stepping into the big leagues and recalls the intense meeting with Jim Calhoun, where he called Hurley “weak.” We also hear from coach’s wife, Andrea Hurley, who shares how they first met in college and their Jersey boardwalk proposal.
#interview #basketball #coaching

0:00 - Coach K's message
1:48 - Tense meeting with Jim Calhoun
2:55 - Financials changed everything
5:18 - Marist job
7:17 - Wife's strange motivational tactics
9:39 - Meeting Andrea
10:26 - Andrea's academic assistance in Seton Hall
11:05 - Proposal

Episode debuted nationwide in 2024.

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You just have to appreciate this interview

[GrahamBensinger]

0:00 - Coach K's message
1:48 - Tense meeting with Jim Calhoun
2:55 - Financials changed everything
5:18 - Marist job
7:17 - Wife's brutally honest motivational tactics
9:39 - Meeting Andrea
10:26 - Andrea's academic assistance in Seton Hall
11:05 - Proposal

[michaeldehorney]

Thank you for your honesty.
As a Parent of a player,
Coach Dan explaining his early experience at UConn wanting to leave and his conversation with Coach Calhoun is EXACTLY what Coaches say to players. It's good to know the Coach's frustrations and how they deal with them.
Also, Money became a top priority for Coach Dan's business decisions. Can't fault the players either.
Hopefully players and coaches around the country watch this interview. The Game needs these sort of candid conversations..

[ericchapman]

Sounds like a good place to send your 5 star. Go Uconn

[lisadee]

I love Graham but I don’t appreciate the shade this Hurley dude throws on high school teachers/coaches.