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Dan Hurley's Father Bobby Sr. Inspires UConn Coach in Final Four

Published April 4, 2026 · Updated April 4, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley faces Illinois in the Final Four, aiming for his third national title. His success highlights his basketball roots, stemming from his Hall of Famer father, Bobby Hurley Sr.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley leads his team into the Final Four against Illinois, seeking a third national championship in four seasons. His rise in college basketball mirrors the success of his father, legendary New Jersey coach Bobby Hurley Sr.

Bobby Hurley Sr., a Naismith Hall of Famer, coached St. Anthony's to over 1,000 wins before retiring in 2017. Dan and his father faced off directly on the high school circuit for nine seasons, creating a unique coaching legacy in the Hurley family.

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