Dan Hurley turns down Lakers offer to stay at UConn

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley turns down a lucrative deal from the Los Angeles Lakers to chase a third-straight national championship with the Huskies. Lakers will have to find a replacement for fired coach Darvin Ham.

Key Points

  • Dan Hurley led UConn to back-to-back national championships
  • Hurley turned down a six-year, $70 million deal from the Lakers
  • Speculation arose about Hurley potentially leaving after championship win

Pros

  • Dan Hurley remains committed to UConn and aims to achieve a historic third-straight national championship
  • UConn offers Hurley a lucrative deal to make him one of the highest-paid NCAA coaches

Cons

  • Los Angeles Lakers lose out on potential head coach
  • Lakers continue search for a replacement for fired coach Darvin Ham