Hurley apparently leaned on Michigan State’s Tom Izzo for some career advice.

When the NCAA Tournament resumes this week with the Sweet 16, Izzo will coach against Hurley, who turned down the Los Angeles Lakers two years ago

Dan Hurley had a message for Tom Izzo ahead of UConn’s Sweet 16 showdown with Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament.

Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cavaliers and Hawks. When the Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract in 2024,

Cronin and Hurley boast parallel journeys to the pinnacle of blue-blood basketball. Both are the sons of legendary coaches and grew up around the game.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks. When the Los Angeles Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a $70 million,

And UConn coach Dan Hurley is hoping for a “bloodbath.” Both teams would have to knock off traditional powers to get there. No. 5 St. John’s faces No. 1 overall seed Duke Friday night (7:10 p.m.), while No. 2 UConn meets No. 3 Michigan State in the second game of the D.C. doubleheader.

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo said he would "hate to lose" UConn coach Dan Hurley as Hurley was debating an NBA coaching offer in 2024.

When UConn head coach Dan Hurley was offered the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, he sought out advice from one of college basketball's legends.

Dan Hurley says Silas Demary Jr. and Jaylin Stewart are game-time decisions vs. UCLA, with Demary having the better chance to play in the Second Round.