According to ESPN, UConn coach Dan Hurley is scheduled to make a decision on Monday whether to stay with the Huskies and compete for a third consecutive NCAA championship or to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley was in Los Angeles on Friday, where he spoke with the Lakers, who presented him with “a compelling case” and a “compelling vision,” but he stated that he is satisfied with his current situation at UConn, according to ESPN.
Hurley is the 19th head coach in UConn history. In 2023, he and UConn agreed to a six-year contract worth $32.1 million that goes through 2029.
NBC Connecticut reached out to UConn last week, but the university had no comment.
One person who did comment is Lakers legend Earvin Magic Johnson.
“I’m so excited and thrilled! This would be a game changer for the Lakers organization, LeBron, AD, the rest of the Laker players, Laker Nation and the NBA!,” Johnson Tweeted.
