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Over the past several years, Dan Hurley has become the most accomplished coach in men’s college basketball, having led UConn to national championships in each of the past two seasons.
As his Huskies vie for a third-consecutive NCAA title, something that hasn’t been done at the Division I level since John Wooden’s UCLA dynasty of the 1960s and 1970s, Hurley hasn’t been particularly shy when it comes to boasting about his achievements.
On Tuesday night, Creighton fans were the latest to be on the receiving end of his boasts.
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Following UConn’s 70-66 victory against the Bluejays at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, Hurley was seen taunting what remained of the home crowd on his walk back to his team’s locker room, waving goodbye and saying, “Two rings” while pointing to his finger — a reference to his program’s recent national championships. Hurley lobbed the insult at one follicly challenged Bluejays fan, whom he called “Baldy.”
The victory was Hurley’s first ever at Creighton, which had defeated UConn in each of their previous four meetings in Omaha since the Huskies rejoined the Big East ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Earlier in the evening, Hurley had been showered with boos and was serenaded with chants of “F— Dan Hurley” during the university’s fan appreciation night, which included a $1 beer promotion.
“I’m not going to lie to you — that was very gratifying,” Hurley said in his postgame news conference. “I waved at some people. I just wish there was more of them still left. There’s been a lot more of them left when I’ve lost.”
“I just wish there was more people still here.”
Dan Hurley on his postgame exchange w/ Creighton fans, mentioning the animated crowds he’s seen after #GoJays wins.
“I just wish that there was more of them still left—There’s been a lot more left when I’ve lost.”
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Author : USA TODAY Sports
Publish date : 2025-02-12 18:17:00
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