Leader of the pack: Hurley inks extension with UConn

Dan Hurley flirted with the Lakers but ended up staying with UConn. He was rewarded for his loyalty with a new deal that is lower than the L.A. offer. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240709) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240709) Top Story Dan Hurley flirted with the Lakers but ended up staying with UConn. He was rewarded for his loyalty with a new deal that is lower than the L.A. offer. - Josh B. 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