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's career transitioned from being a professional player to coaching at the collegiate level.
June 28, 1971: Robert Hurley Born
On June 28, 1971, Robert Hurley was born. He is now an American college basketball coach and former professional player, currently the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils.
1985: St. Anthony High School Career Begins
In 1985, Bobby Hurley began playing basketball at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City.
1989: St. Anthony High School Career Ends
In 1989, Bobby Hurley finished his high school basketball career at St. Anthony, leading the team to numerous titles and a No. 1 national ranking.
1989: Joins Duke University
In 1989, Bobby Hurley started playing point guard for the Duke University basketball team under coach Mike Krzyzewski.
1991: Wins First National Championship with Duke
In 1991, Bobby Hurley won his first national championship with the Duke Blue Devils.
May 1992: Arrested for Drunk Driving
In May 1992, Bobby Hurley was arrested and charged with drunk driving in Durham County, North Carolina.
1992: Wins Second National Championship with Duke
In 1992, Bobby Hurley secured his second consecutive national championship with Duke, earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors.
December 12, 1993: Car Accident
On December 12, 1993, Bobby Hurley was involved in a car accident in his rookie season, resulting in life-threatening injuries after being thrown from his vehicle.
1993: NBA Career Begins
In 1993, Bobby Hurley started his National Basketball Association (NBA) career, playing for the Sacramento Kings.
1993: Drafted by Sacramento Kings
In 1993, Bobby Hurley was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the seventh pick in the NBA draft.
1994: Appears in "Blue Chips" Film
In 1994, Bobby Hurley appeared in the feature film "Blue Chips", playing for the Indiana team.
1994: Returns to NBA
In 1994, Bobby Hurley returned to the NBA after recovering from a car accident.
November 2, 1995: Marriage to Leslie Palceski
On November 2, 1995, Bobby Hurley married Leslie Palceski.
February 18, 1998: Traded to Vancouver Grizzlies
On February 18, 1998, Bobby Hurley was traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies.
January 25, 1999: Waived by Vancouver Grizzlies
On January 25, 1999, Bobby Hurley was waived by the Vancouver Grizzlies.
1999: End of NBA Career
In 1999, Bobby Hurley's National Basketball Association (NBA) career concluded after also playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies.
2001: Songandaprayer Wins Fountain of Youth Stakes
In 2001, Bobby Hurley's horse, Songandaprayer, won the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
2002: Named to ACC 50th Anniversary Team
In 2002, Bobby Hurley was selected as one of the fifty greatest players in Atlantic Coast Conference history, named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team.
2003: Hired as Philadelphia 76ers Scout
In 2003, Bobby Hurley was hired as a scout by the Philadelphia 76ers.
2006: Inducted into National Polish American Sports 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 the racehorse Songandaprayer.
April 6, 2010: Brother Hired as Head Coach
On April 6, 2010, Dan Hurley was hired as Wagner's head coach.
April 13, 2010: Hired as Wagner College Assistant Coach
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, Bobby Hurley's Devil Eleven Stables went into foreclosure.
2011: Devil Eleven Stables Sold
In 2011, Bobby Hurley's Devil Eleven Stables was sold after foreclosure.
2012: Takes Coaching Position at Rhode Island
In 2012, Bobby Hurley and his brother Dan Hurley took coaching positions at Rhode Island.
March 26, 2013: Named Head Coach of University of Buffalo
On March 26, 2013, Bobby Hurley was named the head coach of the University of Buffalo (Buffalo Bulls).
2014: Coaches Buffalo Bulls to NCAA Tournament
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 the 2016-2017 season, ASU improved its roster with transfers and a few recruits.
2017: Roster Improvements
In the 2016-2017 season, ASU improved its roster with transfers and a few recruits.
2017: Leads Arizona State to Undefeated Start
In the 2017-2018 season, Bobby Hurley led Arizona State to their first 12-0 start and swept their non-conference schedule.
2018: Leads Arizona State to Undefeated Start
In the 2017-2018 season, Bobby Hurley led Arizona State to their first 12-0 start and swept their non-conference schedule.
2021: Contract Extended Through 2021
In 2015 following a 15-17 first season at Arizona State, Bobby Hurley's contract was extended through 2021.
