Hurley prepares to stay at UConn, go after a dynasty

• Pete Thamel, ESPNApr 9, 2024, 03:20 AM ET

GLENDALE, Ariz.– With Kentucky’s training task anticipated to officially open Tuesday, UConn’s Dan Hurley explained Monday night that he plans to stick with the Huskies and attempt to win a 3rd straight national title.After UConn beat Purdue 75-60 to repeat as NCAA competition champs, Hurley resolved the opening with a couple of jokes, informing reporters he doesn’t”believe that’s a concern “when inquired about Kentucky. He included they need to ask his better half, Andrea, who is also a native of New Jersey.”Oh my God, Kentucky or

anywhere that’s going to take her additional from New Jersey, “he stated when asked about her response to a potential relocation. “I imply, we just went to Rhode Island, which I needed to drag her to, and after that to Connecticut. I got her closer. And now further? I can’t pay for a divorce today, too. I just began making money.”

Hurley went on to offer some insight into what’s next for his program: “Now you’re thinking in your brain, as I’m looking at the locker space, about the opportunity to do it 3 times, like a dynasty in modern times. I mean, that’s what I’m thinking about.”

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UConn officials are in line with that thinking, as they gave Hurley a hefty brand-new agreement in 2015 in the wake of his first national title there. Hurley made $5 million this season as part of the six-year deal that was announced in June.UConn athletic director David Benedict told ESPN it’s flattering that individuals are discussing Hurley with regard to task openings, an indication that people think” he’s the best coach in the country.”Benedict said he looks forward to another round of discussions with Hurley.”We will move as rapidly as it makes sense to move,” Benedict told ESPN.”I suggest, we’re not even an hour postgame. However yeah, we’ll anticipate having discussions, whether it be with Coach or his agent, and make certain we’re all in an excellent location.”No different than what we did last year

. We’re going to continue to do everything we possibly can to put him, his staff and this program in a position to complete for championships. Clearly part of that is retention, and so we wish to keep individuals. “Hurley stated his focus is on next year at UConn– preparation that

will start throughout the journey back Tuesday.” On the flight home tomorrow, we’ll begin talking about what the lineup is going to appear like, “he said.” Certainly, we graduate some players. We’re going to lose a couple possibly to the NBA early entry. We’re going to dive in and put together a lineup that can play a comparable level of basketball to the one that you guys have experienced the last 2 years. That’s I know what our frame of mind will be.”Following the news that John Calipari is completing a handle Arkansas, Hurley became the 2nd Last 4 coach to deal with the Kentucky job before it has actually even formally opened. Alabama coach Nate Oats released a statement previously Monday stating he’ll be staying in Tuscaloosa.