UConn, Hurley, Agree To New 6-Year, $30-million-Plus Contract

STORRS, CT — Fresh off the school's fifth men's basketball national championship, the University of Connecticut and head coach Dan Hurley have agreed to terms on a new six-year contract.

UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict made the announcement Wednesday.

The contract, which runs through 2029, is valued at $31.5 million over the six- year term and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives, Benedict said.

Salary increases in Hurley's new contract as well as "other program investments" will be covered through the "generosity of donors" to the Husky Athletic Fund and increased ticket sales revenue, Benedict said.

"I am thrilled to have Dan Hurley leading our men’s basketball program," Benedict said. "The work he and his staff have done over the past five years in rebuilding our program, which culminated in the Huskies once again reaching the pinnacle of college basketball, has been nothing short of remarkable. I know all of UConn Nation is ecstatic that Dan will continue to lead
this program for the foreseeable future."

Hurley took over the UConn program in March of 2018 and in five years has brought the Huskies from three consecutive losing seasons to the NCAA National Championship.

"My family and I sincerely appreciate (Uconn President) Dr. (Radenka) Maric, David Benedict and the entire administration team for the faith and trust they have bestowed upon us," Hurley said. "I want to thank the players and staff who helped make this climb possible. Coaching at the University of Connecticut is an honor and we intend to build on our success as one of the premier programs in college basketball."

After a 31-8 record in 2022-23 – Hurley’s first 30-win season – Hurley's 13- year career record stands at 255-160 (.614). His five-year record at UConn is 104-55 (.654) – the fourth highest winning percentage among UConn coaches who coached more than 20 games in 100-plus years of basketball history. UConn’s winning percentage has improved in each season under Hurley.

Hurley is one of only four active Division I coaches who have guided three different programs (Wagner, Rhode Island, UConn) to a 25-win season and won a national championship. His .726 overall winning percentage after three years in the Big Easy is the third-highest in the history of a conference known for high-profile coaches.

"The UConn community has welcomed me, my wife Andrea and our boys, Danny and Andrew, from Day One,” Hurley said. "Their support has meant the world to us."