Former Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley will take over the men’s basketball team at UConn, the school confirmed on Thursday:
It’s official! Dan Hurley named Head Coach of @UConnMBB. pic.twitter.com/G5ppW9fneO
— UConn Huskies (@UConnHuskies) March 22, 2018
Hurley, 45, has agreed to a six-year deal to replace Kevin Ollie. He reportedly turned down lucrative offers from URI and Pittsburgh, according to ESPN‘s Jeff Goodman:
BREAKING: Dan Hurley is headed to UConn, multiple sources told ESPN. Chose the Huskies over a more-lucrative offer from Pittsburgh, and also a long-term deal from URI. 6-year deal with UConn.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 22, 2018
Dan Hurley is in the midst of telling the URI players that he is leaving for UConn, sources told ESPN.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 22, 2018
URI’s offer, per sources, was $2 million per year for 7 years beginning in July of 2019. Also commitment to build a basketball-only practice facility (to be completed within next 2 years), staff salary increases and ability to charter for all away games. Big-time offer by URI.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 22, 2018
Hurley led the Rams to the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons.
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