Dan Hurley rejects Los Angeles Lakers offer and will stay at UConn, per reports

University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley, who guided the Huskies to back-to-back national titles, rejected an offer to join the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN and other reports.

University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley, who guided the Huskies to back-to-back national titles, rejected an offer to join the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN and other reports.

He confirmed he was remaining at the program in a statement.

“I am humbled by this entire experience," Hurley said. "At the end of the day, I am extremely proud of the championship culture we have built at Connecticut. We met as a team before today’s workout and our focus right now is on getting better this summer and connecting as a team as we continue to pursue championships.”

UConn athletic director David Benedict said he is "thrilled" Hurley has decided to continue leading the Huskies.

“He has helped return our men’s basketball program back to the pinnacle of the sport, including back-to-back NCAA Championships, and we’re grateful for his loyalty to UConn," he said in a statement. "We look forward to Dan’s continued leadership on and off the court at UConn. He will continue to bring great pride to Husky fans everywhere as we work toward a three-peat." 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/dan-hurley-uconn-lakers-offer-rcna156409

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