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Dan Hurley turns down Lakers offer, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title


Dan Hurley is staying at Connecticut and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ending several days of speculation about his future and meaning he will try to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive NCAA men's basketball championship. "Our MVP Coach is staying in CT," Gov. Ned Lamont posted on social media. (Associated Press)

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Dan Hurley turns down Lakers offer, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title