about 1 month ago

Dan Hurley’s “Rings, Not Watches” Line Sets UConn’s Final Four Tone

Hurley’s latest quote sounded exactly like UConn. “We come here for rings, not watches,” he said, brushing aside any celebration tied only to reaching the Final Four. On Get Up, Jay Williams loved the mindset and said the Huskies still feel dangerous despite being less talented on paper. UConn now faces Illinois with another title shot ahead.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sees Darius Acuff Jr. as the Prospect Teams Will Regret Passing On

Calipari said Acuff’s draft case starts with toughness. The Arkansas coach revealed the guard played through a painful toe injury for the final 12 to 15 games of the season and refused to shut it down. Calipari added Acuff can play on or off the ball, then warned NBA teams plainly: pass on him, and “you will regret it.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Final Four Moment Is Why Brad Underwood Says He Took the Illinois Job

Underwood said Illinois reaching the Final Four fulfilled the vision that brought him to Champaign. “It’s why I took the Illinois job,” he said, calling the stage “better in real life than in my dreams.” The coach credited a selfless roster blend for getting there, then said the rematch with UConn will be a “dogfight.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Dan Hurley Used UConn’s Duke Thriller as a Warning, Not a Celebration

After Braylon Mullins’ 35-footer stunned Duke 73-72, Hurley said UConn quickly moved on. “It started with a hard practice on Tuesday” and film of “the things we did wrong” in a 19-point hole, he told CBS. The Huskies, chasing a third title in four years, face Illinois in Final Four after surviving one of March Madness’ wildest finishes.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Tommy Lloyd Ends UNC Rumors, Will Stay at Arizona

Tommy Lloyd ended North Carolina speculation Friday, saying, “I’m staying at Arizona.” Matt Norlander reported the new deal will pay him $7.2 million starting next season, boost Arizona’s staff pool and incentives, and make him a top-two earner in college basketball. Lloyd stayed despite UNC’s aggressive pursuit after Hubert Davis’ firing. Llyod has won 148 games in 5 seasons.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Dan Hurley’s Parents Relived a Duke Flashback During UConn’s Wild Finish

Chris Hurley said UConn’s finish against Duke left her stunned. “I never expected that to happen, and when it did, I guess my emotions just went wild,” she told CBS Sports. Bob Hurley Sr. said he first thought the Huskies had only tied it, before realizing, “We just won the game.” Then Chris “was gone, never to return.”

By Raahib Singh

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