"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.
Dan Hurley was born on January 16, 1973.
Dan Hurley married Andrea Sirikides in 1997, whom he had met while they were both students at Seton Hall University.
Before Dan Hurley's arrival, the University of Rhode Island's basketball team last participated in the NCAA tournament in 1999.
Danny Hurley, the eldest son of Dan and Andrea Hurley, was born in July 1999.
Dan Hurley began his tenure as head coach at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in 2001.
Dan Hurley's son, Andrew, was born on January 30, 2002.
Dan Hurley's coaching journey led him to Wagner College, where he took on the role of head coach in 2010.
In 2010, Dan Hurley concluded his successful run as head coach at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School, where he transformed the basketball program.
In 2010, Dan Hurley's brother, Bobby, joined his coaching staff as an assistant coach, marking the beginning of their collaboration.
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.
Dan Hurley finished his time as the head coach at Wagner College in 2012.
Dan Hurley was appointed as the head coach of the University of Rhode Island's basketball team in 2012.
Bobby Hurley concluded his time as an assistant coach on Dan Hurley's staff in 2013.
The UConn Huskies last participated in the NCAA tournament in 2016 before Dan Hurley's arrival as head coach.
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.
Dan Hurley was officially appointed as the head coach of the UConn Huskies on March 22, 2018.
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.
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.
Dan Hurley guided the UConn Huskies back to the NCAA tournament in 2021, marking their first appearance since 2016.
Danny Hurley, Dan Hurley's son, graduated from Seton Hall University in 2021.
The UConn Huskies, under Dan Hurley's leadership, earned their second consecutive NCAA tournament appearance in 2022, solidifying their return to national prominence.
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.
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.
Dan Hurley led the UConn Huskies to their first NCAA Division I national championship in 2023.
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.
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.
Andrew Hurley, following in his father's footsteps, celebrated another NCAA championship victory as a player on the UConn Huskies team in 2024.
Dan Hurley led the UConn Huskies to their second consecutive NCAA Division I national championship in 2024.