Dan Hurley has built quite the powerhouse at Connecticut in his eight seasons in the so-called “Basketball Capital of the World.”
He’s won a lot because of that, too.
The Jersey City, New Jersey native, who started out coaching high school basketball at St. Benedict’s Prep, is widely considered as one of the top coaches in the country … And perhaps of all-time. So, what are the numbers?
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Since taking over the Huskies program in 2018, Hurley has led the Huskies to a 198-74 overall record, back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024, a Big East tournament title and six straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
In the NCAA Tournament alone, the Huskies are an impressive 17-3 overall under him, and are the first team in over a decade to make the Final Four three times in a four-year span. His overall 19-5 NCAA Tournament record, which includes a few trips with Rhode Island, has him with the best winning percentage in March Madness among active coaches and third-best all-time with a minimum of 15 games.
The Huskies now look for their 18th NCAA Tournament win under Hurley on Saturday at 6:09 p.m. ET when they face No. 3 Illinois in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
For his success at UConn, Hurley is well compensated by the Huskies. Here’s a look at Hurley’s contract at UConn:
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Dan Hurley contract
Hurley signed a new six-year contract with UConn in July 2024, less than a month after he turned down a job offer in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. His deal currently has another four years left on it, according to his contract obtained by USA TODAY Sports.
His contract extension in 2024 was his second in a span of a year, as he had signed an original six-year, $32.1 million contract extension following the Huskies’ first of two back-to-back national championship titles.
“It’s an honor to coach basketball at UConn and to represent this world-class institution and the great state of Connecticut,” Hurley said in a statement at the time of his July 2024 contract extension.
He is making a total of $8.025 million this season, making him one of the highest-paid coaches among public universities and colleges.
Dan Hurley bonuses
Hurley has already earned $475,000 in postseason bonuses for leading the Huskies back to the Final Four, according to his contract. He could also an addition $300,000 if UConn beats Illinois on Saturday, and then an addition $500,000 if the Huskies win it all.
All told, Hurley could earn up to a total of $1.275 million in postseason bonuses this season.
Dan Hurley buyout
Hurley’s buyout is currently set at $3 million if he were to leave UConn, which was set for April 1. Should Hurley be fired by the Huskies with cause, his buyout is currently at just under $34.8 millon as of April 1.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dan Hurley contract: UConn coach’s bonuses, buyout before Final Four
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