UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley recently addressed the criticism for his ‘psycho’ behavior on the sidelines of games. In a recent interview with CBS Mornings on Monday, Sept. 29, Hurley was asked about his behavior and what he would say to those who have criticized him for it over the years.
The two-time national champion coach opined that this sporadic behavior of his is a by-product of the grueling scheduling and schematics of college basketball. Hurley said it could be from the fact that player management is not assured in the sport, as well as the weight that even a regular-season game can hold.
“Who said that (psycho)?… Well, she’s (Andrea) got the book coming out. It’s called, ‘Please Stop, Please Stop This Man.’ But for me, I think number one, college coaching is a lot different. You know, every game in college basketball is really significant for NCAA tournament seeding, to make the NCAA tournament,” Hurley said.
“I also only get a chance to coach my players in some cases, eight to 10 months, maybe two years. So there’s so much you have to pour into these young men when you have ’em for a short period of time. I’m not coaching ’em for 10 years like I would in the NFL,” he explained.
“UConn men’s basketball coach @coachdanhurley is known for his often emotive and passionate coaching style. He says that while he understands some of the criticism, which sometimes comes from his wife, Andrea, it’s also his “superpower,'” @cbsmornings on Instagram captioned.
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The Huskies were defeated in the 2024-25 season by coach Todd Golden’s Florida Gators in the 2025 NCAA tournament. They were bounced in the second round after a tight two-point defeat, 77-75, that ended their national championship three-peat aspirations. UConn finished the campaign with an overall record of 24-11 (14-6 Big East).
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Dan Hurley Believes His Polarizing Behavior Can Be Both Beneficial And Detrimental To His Team
In the same interview with CBS Mornings, Dan Hurley was asked about his team, particularly his players, on how they feel about his polarizing behavior on the sidelines.
He said there are times when it can help his team win, but there have also been instances where he immediately regretted.
“ I think two things could be true about a lot of different things. I think there are times that I regret the passion, the competitiveness, the emotion over-spilling. But then I also think it’s my superpower and that my teams really thrive on it,” Hurley shared.
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