Hurley Has Been At Uconn Since 2018 And Has Led The Huskies To Two Ncaa Tournament Appearances

UConn Basketball Coach Dan Hurley signs new six-year, $31.5 million contract extension

Hurley has been at UConn since 2018 and has led the Huskies to two NCAA Tournament appearances

The new contract will keep Hurley at UConn through the 2029-30 season

UConn announced on Thursday that it has signed men's basketball coach Dan Hurley to a six-year, $31.5 million contract extension. Hurley has been at UConn since 2018 and has led the Huskies to two NCAA Tournament appearances. He was named the Big East Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2022 and was a finalist for the Naismith Coach of the Year award in 2022.

The new contract will keep Hurley at UConn through the 2029-30 season. He will earn an average of $5.25 million per year, which is a significant raise from his previous salary of $3.5 million per year. The contract also includes a $5 million buyout if Hurley leaves UConn before the end of the contract.

Hurley has been a popular figure at UConn since his arrival in 2018. He has helped to rebuild the Huskies' program and has led them to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. He is also a popular figure with the fans and has helped to create a positive atmosphere around the program.

The new contract extension is a sign of UConn's commitment to Hurley and to the men's basketball program. The Huskies are hoping that Hurley can continue to build on the success he has had so far and lead them to even greater heights in the future.