An interesting off-season for the Los Angeles Lakers is growing even bigger, as reports are circulating that the team is targeting UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley to fill its head coach opening.
Hurley has won back-to-back national championships at the University of Connecticut. ESPN, among other outlets, has reported the Lakers are preparing a long-term contract to enlist him.
Several other coaching candidates were interviewed, ESPN reports. But Hurley has been the top choice, and reports indicate he is interested.
College basketball, like all NCAA sports, is being massively changed by new rules. Players can now freely transfer, and they also can generate income with name, image and licensing deals (NIL).
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