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The new deal comes nearly one month after
Hurley turned down a reported six-year, $70 million offer from
the Los Angeles Lakers that would have made him one of the six
highest-paid coaches in the NBA.
Under the new deal, Hurley makes a base salary of $400,000
annually but another $6.375 million in consulting and media
obligations in 2024-25 alone, with escalators that kick in each
year after. He will also receive a retention bonus of $1 million
annually, the school announced Monday.
"On behalf of UConn Nation, we are thrilled that Coach Hurley
will continue to lead the Men's Basketball program for the
foreseeable future," UConn athletic director David Benedict said
in the release. "Dan and Andrea have poured themselves into the
rebuilding of this program that culminated in the last two
National Championships. This contract is recognition for the
immense amount of effort that went into producing those results
and the dedication it will require to sustain a program that
expects to compete for conference and national championships in
the future."
Hurley, 51, has posted a 141-58 record while leading UConn to
four NCAA Tournament appearances during his six seasons at the
helm. He had a 38-23 record during two seasons as the head coach
at Wagner (2010-12) and a 113-82 mark in six campaigns with
Rhode Island (2012-18).
"It's an honor to coach basketball at UConn and to represent
this world class institution and the great state of
Connecticut," Hurley said. "We are extremely proud of the
championship program that we have rebuilt for our supporters and
fans. We will continue to obsessively pursue championships and
historic success, while continuing to develop great young men.
Bleed Blue!"
He is 292-163 overall and 14-4 in the NCAA Tournament.
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