Dan Hurley Chooses UConn Over Lakers with New $50M Deal

Turning down a $70 million offer from the Lakers, Hurley commits to a six-year extension at UConn, aiming for a third consecutive NCAA championship.

Hurley's new contract with UConn is valued at $50 million over six years.
He turned down a more lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hurley aims to become the first coach since John Wooden to win three consecutive NCAA titles.
The deal includes performance-based incentives and a $1 million annual retention bonus.
UConn's recent success under Hurley includes back-to-back national championships and multiple NBA draft picks.