FILE - UConn head coach Dan Hurley speaks to the media during a news conference ahead of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
FILE - UConn head coach Dan Hurley hugs forward Alex Karaban during the second half of the NCAA college Final Four championship basketball game against Purdue, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
FILE - Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against San Diego State in the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)