Dan Hurley Faces Intense Criticism as UConn’s Season Falters

The two-time defending champions struggle with inconsistency, leaving fans frustrated and tournament hopes uncertain.

UConn suffered a second loss this month to Rick Pitino's St. John’s, falling 89-75 at Madison Square Garden, with fans openly voicing frustration toward Coach Dan Hurley.
The Huskies' season has been plagued by inconsistency, including losses to lower-ranked teams like Seton Hall and a last-place finish at the Maui Invitational.
Hurley has admitted to struggling to adapt his coaching style to this year’s team, which he says lacks the resilience of previous championship-winning rosters.
Fans and commentators have criticized Hurley’s game management and decision-making, with some calling for UConn to miss this year’s NCAA tournament altogether.
Since declaring himself the 'best coach in the sport' in January, UConn has gone 4-4, further intensifying scrutiny of Hurley’s leadership.