History of Bobby Hurley in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

Bobby Hurley is an American college basketball coach currently leading the Arizona State Sun Devils. Before ASU, he served as head coach at the University at Buffalo. He is a former professional basketball player.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 28, 1971: Robert Hurley Born

On June 28, 1971, Robert M. Hurley was born. He later became an American college basketball coach and former professional player, known for his role as the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils.

1985: St. Anthony High School Start

In 1985, Bobby Hurley began his basketball career at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City.

1989: Joins Duke University

In 1989, Bobby Hurley began playing point guard for Duke University under Coach Mike Krzyzewski.

1989: St. Anthony HS success

In 1989, during his senior year at St. Anthony High School, Bobby Hurley averaged 20 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals, leading the team to a 32-0 record and the No. 1 ranking in the United States.

1991: National Championship

In 1991, Bobby Hurley, as part of the Duke Blue Devils, won a national championship.

May 1992: Arrested for Drunk Driving

In May 1992, Bobby Hurley was arrested and charged with drunk driving in Durham County, North Carolina, later pleading guilty to a lesser charge.

1992: Second National Championship and Honors

In 1992, Bobby Hurley helped lead the Duke Blue Devils to a second consecutive national championship, earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors.

February 24, 1993: Single Game Assist Record

On February 24, 1993, Bobby Hurley set Duke's single game assist record with 16 assists against Florida State.

December 12, 1993: Car Accident

On December 12, 1993, Bobby Hurley was involved in a severe car accident in his rookie season, resulting in life-threatening injuries after being broadsided by a station wagon and thrown from his SUV.

1993: NBA Career Begins

In 1993, Bobby Hurley started his NBA career, playing for the Sacramento Kings.

1993: NBA Draft and Shoe Contract

In 1993, Bobby Hurley was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the seventh pick in the NBA draft and signed a shoe contract with ITZ (In The Zone), sold exclusively at Foot Locker.

1994: Appearance in Blue Chips

In 1994, Bobby Hurley appeared in the feature film "Blue Chips", playing for the Indiana team under coach Bobby Knight.

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1994: Returns to NBA

In 1994, Bobby Hurley returned to the NBA after recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident.

November 2, 1995: Marriage to Leslie Palceski

On November 2, 1995, Bobby Hurley married Leslie Palceski.

February 18, 1998: Trade to Vancouver Grizzlies

On February 18, 1998, Bobby Hurley was traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies.

January 25, 1999: Waived by Grizzlies

On January 25, 1999, Bobby Hurley was waived by the Vancouver Grizzlies.

1999: End of NBA Career

In 1999, Bobby Hurley's NBA career came to an end after playing for the Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies.

2001: Songandaprayer Wins

In 2001, Songandaprayer, a horse owned by Bobby Hurley, won the Fountain of Youth Stakes.

2002: ACC 50th Anniversary Team

In 2002, Bobby Hurley was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team, recognizing him as one of the fifty greatest players in Atlantic Coast Conference history.

2003: Hired as Scout

In 2003, Bobby Hurley was hired as a scout by the Philadelphia 76ers.

2006: National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame Induction

In 2006, Bobby Hurley was inducted into the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame.

December 2009: Lawsuit by PNC Bank

In December 2009, Bobby Hurley was sued by PNC Bank for defaulting on a $1 million loan used to purchase Songandaprayer.

April 6, 2010: Dan Hurley Hired as Wagner's Head Coach

On April 6, 2010, Dan Hurley, Bobby's younger brother, was hired as the head coach for Wagner College's men's basketball team.

April 13, 2010: Joins Wagner Coaching Staff

On April 13, 2010, Bobby Hurley was hired as an assistant coach for the Wagner College men's basketball team, joining his brother Dan Hurley's coaching staff.

2010: Devil Eleven Stables Foreclosure

In 2010, Devil Eleven Stables, owned by Bobby Hurley, went into foreclosure.

2011: Devil Eleven Stables Sold

In 2011, Devil Eleven Stables, owned by Bobby Hurley, was sold following foreclosure.

2012: Coaching Positions at Rhode Island

In 2012, the Hurley brothers took coaching positions at Rhode Island.

March 26, 2013: Named Head Coach at University at Buffalo

On March 26, 2013, Bobby Hurley was named the head coach of the University at Buffalo (Buffalo Bulls).

2014: NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2014, Bobby Hurley coached the Buffalo Bulls team to their first NCAA tournament appearance.

April 9, 2015: Hired as Head Coach at Arizona State

On April 9, 2015, Bobby Hurley was hired as head coach at Arizona State.

2016: Roster Improvements

In 2016, Arizona State, under Bobby Hurley, began showing improvements and improved its roster with transfers and recruits.

2017: Continued Roster Improvements

In 2017, Arizona State, under Bobby Hurley, continued to show improvements and enhance its roster with transfers and a few recruits.

2017: Unbeaten Start and Top Rankings

In the 2017-2018 season, Bobby Hurley led Arizona State to a 12-0 start. Along the way, ASU beat Top-10 teams Kansas and Xavier and were ranked #3 by the Associated Press.

December 22, 2018: Home Win Against #1 Ranked Team

On December 22, 2018, Bobby Hurley led the Arizona State Sun Devils to its first home win (and second win ever) against a #1 NCAA ranked team when they defeated the Kansas Jayhawks.

2018: NCAA Tournament Bid

In 2018, Despite struggling in Pac-12 conference play, Bobby Hurley led Arizona State to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament, where they faced Syracuse.