History of Dan Hurley in Timeline
"Dan" Hurley is a successful American basketball coach. He rose to national prominence leading the University of Connecticut to consecutive NCAA championships in 2023 and 2024. Prior to coaching at UConn, Hurley held head coaching positions at the University of Rhode Island and Wagner College.
January 16, 1973: Birth of Dan Hurley
Dan Hurley was born on January 16, 1973.
1997: Hurley Marries Andrea Sirikides
Dan Hurley married Andrea Sirikides in 1997, whom he had met while they were both students at Seton Hall University.
1999: Rhode Island's Last NCAA Tournament Appearance Before Hurley
Before Dan Hurley's arrival, the University of Rhode Island's basketball team last participated in the NCAA tournament in 1999.
1999: Birth of Danny Hurley
Danny Hurley, the eldest son of Dan and Andrea Hurley, was born in July 1999.
2001: Hurley Becomes Head Coach at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
Dan Hurley began his tenure as head coach at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in 2001.
January 30, 2002: Birth of Andrew Hurley
Dan Hurley's son, Andrew, was born on January 30, 2002.
2010: Hurley Starts Coaching at Wagner College
Dan Hurley's coaching journey led him to Wagner College, where he took on the role of head coach in 2010.
2010: Hurley's Tenure at Saint Benedict's Ends
In 2010, Dan Hurley concluded his successful run as head coach at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School, where he transformed the basketball program.
2010: Bobby Hurley Joins as Assistant Coach
In 2010, Dan Hurley's brother, Bobby, joined his coaching staff as an assistant coach, marking the beginning of their collaboration.
2011: Hurley Sets Single-Season Win-Loss Record at Wagner
During the 2011-2012 season, Dan Hurley achieved a remarkable feat by setting the single-season win-loss record at Wagner College with an impressive 25-6 record.
2012: Hurley Leaves Wagner College
Dan Hurley finished his time as the head coach at Wagner College in 2012.
2012: Hurley Becomes Head Coach at the University of Rhode Island
Dan Hurley was appointed as the head coach of the University of Rhode Island's basketball team in 2012.
2013: Bobby Hurley Concludes Tenure as Assistant Coach
Bobby Hurley concluded his time as an assistant coach on Dan Hurley's staff in 2013.
2016: UConn's Last NCAA Tournament Appearance Before Hurley
The UConn Huskies last participated in the NCAA tournament in 2016 before Dan Hurley's arrival as head coach.
2017: Rhode Island Returns to NCAA Tournament
Under the guidance of Dan Hurley, the University of Rhode Island basketball team ended a long drought and returned to the NCAA tournament in 2017, marking their first appearance since 1999.
March 22, 2018: Hurley Becomes Head Coach of UConn
Dan Hurley was officially appointed as the head coach of the UConn Huskies on March 22, 2018.
2018: Hurley Leaves Rhode Island for UConn
In 2018, Dan Hurley made the significant decision to depart from the University of Rhode Island, declining a long-term offer, to take the helm as the head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies.
September 6, 2019: Hurley Undergoes Neck Surgery
On September 6, 2019, Dan Hurley underwent a surgical procedure to address two herniated discs in his neck, highlighting the physical demands of a career in coaching.
2021: UConn Returns to NCAA Tournament
Dan Hurley guided the UConn Huskies back to the NCAA tournament in 2021, marking their first appearance since 2016.
2021: Danny Hurley Graduates from Seton Hall
Danny Hurley, Dan Hurley's son, graduated from Seton Hall University in 2021.
2022: UConn Makes Second Consecutive NCAA Tournament Appearance Under Hurley
The UConn Huskies, under Dan Hurley's leadership, earned their second consecutive NCAA tournament appearance in 2022, solidifying their return to national prominence.
June 2023: Hurley Signs Contract Extension with UConn
In June 2023, Dan Hurley secured his future with UConn by signing a six-year contract extension valued at $32.1 million, reflecting his success with the team.
2023: Andrew Hurley Plays on UConn's Championship Team
Andrew Hurley, Dan Hurley's son, became a part of his father's championship legacy by playing for the UConn Huskies during their NCAA championship win in 2023.
2023: UConn Wins NCAA Championship
Dan Hurley led the UConn Huskies to their first NCAA Division I national championship in 2023.
2023: Hurley Receives National Coaching Honors
Dan Hurley's exceptional coaching in 2023 earned him prestigious accolades, including the Naismith College Coach of the Year and the Sporting News National Coach of the Year Award.
2023: Hurley Expresses Gratitude to Mentor
Even after winning the NCAA championship in 2023, Dan Hurley continued to acknowledge the impact of his mentor, Sister Catherine Waters, whom he met during his time at Seton Hall.
2024: Andrew Hurley Wins Second Championship with UConn
Andrew Hurley, following in his father's footsteps, celebrated another NCAA championship victory as a player on the UConn Huskies team in 2024.
2024: UConn Wins Back-to-Back NCAA Championships
Dan Hurley led the UConn Huskies to their second consecutive NCAA Division I national championship in 2024.