UConn’s Dan Hurley Admits Mistakes, Vows to Change Coaching Approach

University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Dan Hurley has publicly acknowledged his recent behavioral missteps and committed to altering his coaching methods. The admissions follow an incident where Hurley was caught on video berating officials and a reporter during a March Madness game, leading to widespread criticism and an official apology from UConn.

Hurley, who led the Huskies to a national championship last season, expressed regret over his actions, particularly towards the reporter. He stated, 'I need to change how I approach coaching and my interactions with everyone involved in the game.' The incident sparked a broader discussion on the behavior of coaches in college sports and how it impacts the game and its stakeholders.

The controversy began when Hurley's intense sideline behavior and subsequent confrontation with a reporter were captured and shared widely. This led to an apology from UConn's athletic department and a promise from Hurley to work on his demeanor. The situation has prompted a review of how coaches' behaviors are managed and the potential effects on student-athletes and the sports community.

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How to watch Florida vs UConn?

This matchup can also be streamed on the NCAA March Madness Live app and Paramount+.

Where can I watch UConn vs Florida basketball?

No. 1 Florida, the SEC champion, will square off with No. 8 UConn, the reigning national champion, at 12:10 p.m. ET at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The game will be broadcast on CBS.

What did Dan Hurley say after the game?

Hurley: Credit Florida. This just historic run that these guys have been on and the guys that have worn the uniform the past couple years, if it's going to come to an end for us, I wouldn't have wanted it to be in a game where we lost to a lower seed.

What did Dan Hurley say after his loss to Florida?

The UConn coach had a profane-laden message when his team left the court ahead of the Baylor-Duke game in Raleigh. 'I hope they don't f--- you like they f---ed us, Baylor,' Hurley told the Bears team, who was looking to upset top-seeded Duke but lost.