History of Bobby Hurley in Timeline

Robert "Bobby" Hurley is an American college basketball coach, currently leading the Arizona State Sun Devils. Prior to ASU, he served as the head coach at the University at Buffalo. Hurley also had a professional playing career. His coaching career highlights include leading Buffalo to NCAA tournament appearances.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 28, 1971: Robert Hurley's Birth

On June 28, 1971, Robert Hurley was born. He is an American college basketball coach and former professional player.

1985: High School Career Begins

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

1989: Joins Duke University

In 1989, Bobby Hurley became a point guard for the Duke University team under coach Mike Krzyzewski.

1989: High School Career Ends

In 1989, Bobby Hurley finished his high school basketball career at St. Anthony High School. During his senior year, he averaged 20 points, 8 assists and 3 steals.

1991: First National Championship with Duke

In 1991, Bobby Hurley helped lead the Duke Blue Devils to 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 careless and reckless driving.

1992: Second National Championship and Final Four Honors

In 1992, Bobby Hurley secured his second national championship with Duke and earned Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors.

December 12, 1993: Car Accident

On December 12, 1993, Bobby Hurley was involved in a severe car accident, sustaining life-threatening injuries after his SUV was broadsided by a station wagon.

1993: NBA Career Begins

In 1993, Bobby Hurley started his National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the Sacramento Kings.

1993: Drafted by the Sacramento Kings

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

1993: All-America Honors and Assist Record

On February 24, 1993, Bobby Hurley achieved 16 assists in a game against Florida State, setting a Duke single-game record. In 1993, he was also named first-team All-America.

1994: Returns to the NBA

Bobby Hurley returned to the NBA for the 1994–95 season after recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident.

1994: Appearance in Blue Chips

In 1994, Bobby Hurley appeared in the film "Blue Chips" as a player for the Indiana team.

November 2, 1995: Marriage to Leslie Palceski

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

February 18, 1998: Traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies

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

January 25, 1999: Waived by the Grizzlies

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

1999: End of NBA Career

In 1999, Bobby Hurley's career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) came to an end with the Vancouver Grizzlies.

2001: Songandaprayer Wins Fountain of Youth Stakes

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

2002: Named to ACC 50th Anniversary Team

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

2003: Hired as a Scout

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

2006: Inducted into Hall of Fame

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

December 2009: Sued by PNC Bank

In December 2009, Bobby Hurley was sued by PNC Bank for defaulting on a $1 million loan related to the purchase of his horse, Songandaprayer.

April 6, 2010: Dan Hurley Hired as Head Coach

On April 6, 2010, Dan Hurley, Bobby Hurley's brother, was hired as the head coach at Wagner College.

April 13, 2010: Joins Wagner College as Assistant Coach

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

2010: Devil Eleven Stables Foreclosure

In 2010, Bobby Hurley's Devil Eleven Stables went into foreclosure.

2011: Devil Eleven Stables Sold

In 2011, Devil Eleven Stables, owned by Bobby Hurley, was sold after going into foreclosure.

2012: Takes Coaching Position at Rhode Island

In 2012, Bobby Hurley and his brother Dan Hurley both accepted 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 Bulls, replacing Reggie Witherspoon.

2014: Coached Buffalo Bulls to NCAA Tournament

In 2014, Bobby Hurley coached the Buffalo Bulls 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 the head coach at Arizona State.

2016: Improvements in Arizona State Roster

In the 2016–2017 season, Arizona State's roster improved with transfers and recruits.

2017: Improvements in Arizona State Roster

In the 2016–2017 season, Arizona State's roster improved with transfers and recruits.

2017: Arizona State's Undefeated Start

In the 2017-2018 season, Bobby Hurley led Arizona State to a 12-0 start and sweep of their non-conference schedule.

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

On December 22, 2018, Bobby Hurley led the Arizona State Sun Devils to their first home win ever against a #1 NCAA ranked team, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks.