STORRS, Conn. (UConn athletics communications) -- University of Connecticut Athletics Director David Benedict announced today that Dan Hurley has been selected as the 19th head coach of the UConn men’s basketball program.
Hurley and the university have agreed to a six-year deal, with a compensation of $2.75 million in the first season. Hurley will be introduced to the university community and the state of Connecticut at a Friday, March 23, press conference at 1 p.m.at the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center at which further contract details will be provided.
“We are thrilled to name Dan Hurley as our next coach,” said UConn President Susan Herbst.