Dan Hurley REVEALS challenges of UConns 3-peat quest + his ego EXPLOSION last year

Coach Dan Hurley opens up on writing his new book, his journey through coaching, and the challenges of growing up in Bobby Hurley’s shadow. He reflects on early career struggles, coaching breakthroughs at Wagner and Rhode Island, building an elite program in the portal era, and why he’s convinced he’ll stay in college basketball for the long haul.

0:00 Intro
0:30 Writing a book
2:30 Childhood
5:30 Playing the comparison game
6:45 His insecurities
8:45 Playing days at Seton Hall
10:45 Early career struggles
14:00 Wagner
16:00 Rhode Island
20:30 Going back-to-back
23:00 Dealing with losses
25:30 NBA flirtations
26:45 Program building
27:30 Challenges last year
35:30 Coaching future
40:00 Non-conference schedule this year
45:00 St. John's

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