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How hiring UConn’s Dan Hurley could impact Lakers
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What would Hurley bring to the Lakers? How would his coaching style translate to the NBA?
Over the past few years, Hurley has established himself as one of the elite player-development coaches and tactical minds in college basketball. After his first national championship with UConn, he had two players selected in the 2023 NBA draft — including lottery pick Jordan Hawkins, who saw dramatic improvement from Year 1 to Year 2 under Hurley. This year, he had five players invited to the NBA draft combine and could have the first two college players picked in Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle — neither of whom were in this position when they arrived in Storrs.
From a tactical perspective, he’s developed arguably the best offense in college basketball, predicated on off-ball movement and 3-point shooting. It’s a stark change from his offenses at Rhode Island and his early days at UConn, and represents an ability to adapt his X’s and O’s to the modern game. The offensive principles he’s utilized also translate well to the NBA.
The biggest question about Hurley’s coaching style comes from an emotional standpoint. He’s notorious for his sideline histrionics toward referees — and opposing crowds, at times — and his practices are incredibly loud, intense and filled with their fair share of choice words. Hurley’s intensity has translated to plenty of success at the high school and college levels and would be difficult to completely change at 51 years old, but he might have to dial it back for the NBA.
— Jeff Borzello