UConn Coach Dan Hurley Denies Knicks Head Coach Interest

UConn head coach Dan Hurley has decisively dismissed rumors linking him to the New York Knicks head coaching vacancy, emphasizing his commitment to college basketball and the Huskies. Despite being approached for NBA roles, including a significant offer from the Los Angeles Lakers last year, Hurley chose to remain at UConn, where he recently signed a six-year, $50 million contract extension. He cited the emotional and mental toll of the past season, which ended with a second-round NCAA Tournament loss, as motivation to focus on rebuilding a championship-caliber team at the collegiate level. Hurley, a two-time NCAA champion, insists the Knicks job was never a consideration and highlighted his deep personal and family ties to the UConn program as key reasons for staying. The Knicks continue their search for a head coach, interviewing candidates like Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown, and James Borrego, but have yet to fill the position. UConn fans can rest assured Hurley is focused on pursuing further success at Storrs rather than making a leap to the NBA.