Former High School Coaches Shine in Final Four

Three former high school coaches, including UConn's Dan Hurley, bring unique backgrounds to college basketball's biggest stage.

Dan Hurley's experience teaching sex ed and history at St. Benedict’s Prep and St. Anthony’s helped him develop skills to captivate audiences and players.
Alabama coach Nate Oats and NC State coach Kevin Keatts also transitioned from high school to college coaching, highlighting the potential for high school coaches in collegiate basketball.
Hurley credits his teaching background for his success in coaching, emphasizing the importance of perspective and multitasking.
The Final Four features a mix of coaching backgrounds, from Dan Hurley's educational approach to Kevin Keatts' grassroots journey from Hargrave Military Academy.
Connections and networking played significant roles in the careers of the coaches, with Nate Oats acknowledging the Hurley family's influence on his career.