Dan Hurley has decided to stay with UConn instead of becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the university's sports information director confirmed Monday.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news on Monday.
Hurley was in Los Angeles on Friday, where he met with the Lakers and they laid out “a compelling case” and a “compelling vision,” but he said he loves what he has at UConn, according to ESPN.
The Lakers had reportedly offered him $70 million for six years.
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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.
Lakers legend Earvin Magic Johnson was looking forward to a Lakers future with Hurley.
"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.
