UConn coach Dan Hurley rewarded for March Madness fame with new six-year deal worth $33 million guaranteed
- UConn defeated the San Diego State Aztecs in the March Madness Finals earlier this year
- It capped off a stunning resurgence led by coach Dan Hurley
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UConn coach Dan Hurley has been awarded a six-year, $33 million blockbuster contract after leading the team to March Madness glory earlier this year.
That is according to ESPNwho have reported that there are other incentives in the deal that could increase the overall value.
Hurley led the school to their fifth national championship with a dominant 76-59 victory over San Diego State in April.
He has revived the team so far in his five years there and has a 104-55 record.
Three UConn players are expected to be picked in Thursday’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn: Jordan Hawkins, Andre Jackson Jr and Adama Sanogo. Sanogo was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player after averaging 19.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament.
Dan Hurley has signed a new six-year contract to stay on as UConn coach after the March Madness glory
The Connecticut Huskies lift the NCAA trophy after an epic victory against the Aztecs
But Hurley has been given the support to keep the Huskies back in the top-10 in the 2023-2024 season.
In the wake of the March Madness victory, the Huskies were invited to the White House where their victory was commemorated by President Biden.
“This team is proof that there is no quitting in UConn, just like there is no quitting in America,” Biden said.
After the game was over, it was also jokingly revealed that Hurley wore the same lucky underwear during every game of the NCAA Tournament.