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STORRS, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - The University of Connecticut agrees to a new contract with head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley that runs through the 2029-30 season.
The six-year agreement is valued at $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives.
Coming off back-to-back national titles, Hurley will receive a base salary of $400,000 per year and an additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season, which escalates each year through the term of the contract.
He will also receive a retention bonus of $1 million per year. Salary increases in Coach 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.
The decision to stay with UConn follows a contract offer worth a reported $70-million over six years to become the next head coach for the L.A. Lakers.
“On behalf of UConn Nation, we are thrilled that Coach Hurley will continue to lead the Men's Basketball program for the foreseeable future,” said UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict in a written statement.
Overall during his time at Connecticut Hurley has developed a pair of All-Americans, eight NBA draft picks, four lottery selections, seven First Team All-BIG EAST honorees, five BIG EAST All-Freshmen picks and a BIG EAST Freshman of the Year.
He currently has the Huskies in the midst of a 12-game NCAA Tournament winning streak, all by double-figures – which sets a tournament record.
