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Stephen A. Smith Calls Dan Hurley the Best Coach in College Basketball

"He ain't Danny Hurley, not at this particular moment in time. Nobody is," Stephen A. said, noting that Calipari has one title in 34 years and Izzo one in nearly 40, while Hurley has two championships and is in his third Final Four in four years chasing a third. "You're a lot of things, but you ain't him," he added.

By Adit Pujari

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Dan Hurley Thinks Alex Karaban Could Coach UConn One Day

After UConn’s 73-72 Elite Eight win over Duke, Hurley called Karaban “the smartest college basketball player that’s ever played.” He praised the senior’s problem-solving, communication, and feel, then added he’ll “probably be coaching UConn someday when his NBA career is over.” Karaban helped steady the comeback before Braylon Mullins’ 0.4-second winner.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Dan Hurley Says UConn Still Plays Like It Has “Won Nothing”

After UConn’s 73-72 stunner over Duke, Hurley said Huskies carry title swagger and a permanent chip. “We show up with the confidence of a program that’s championship-caliber,” he said, “but we also show up nightly with the desperation of people that feel like they haven’t won anything.” UConn erased 19-point deficit to reach its third Final Four in four years.

By Raahib Singh

Bill Simmons Is Not Sure Cam Boozer's Game Translates to the NBA

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Bill Simmons Is Not Sure Cam Boozer's Game Translates to the NBA

After watching Duke for five weeks, Simmons raised doubts about Boozer's ceiling. "His big go to move is he basically bullies you and does these little spin moves and ends up with the same little jump hook or turn around," he said. "I don't know if you can do that in the NBA as comfortably," Simmons added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Dan Hurley Calls Braylon Mullins “Bringer of Rain” After His Game Winner vs Duke

After UConn’s 73-72 Elite Eight stunner over Duke, Hurley broke down the final trap and saluted Mullins on ESPN. “The bringer of rain, Braylon Mullins,” he said, after the freshman buried a 35-footer with 0.4 seconds left. Hurley added that “the Indiana boy brings us all on his shoulders back to his home state” for the Final Four.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Jay Bilas Calls Duke’s Pain After UConn Loss “Pure Competition”

After Duke’s 73-72 Elite Eight loss to UConn, Bilas defended Cayden Boozer’s raw postgame emotions on ESPN. “Every team that lost is crying in the locker room,” he said. Bilas called it “pure competition,” adding, “the winners are jubilant, and the losers are despondent.” Duke blew a 19-point lead before Braylon Mullins’ 0.4-second dagger late on Sunday.

By Raahib Singh

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