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UConn's Hurley gets 2-year extension, now signed through 2032

UConn coach Dan Hurley has signed a two-year extension that puts him under contract through the 2031-32 season and maintains his annual salary of roughly $8 million.

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Originally reported by ESPN
UConn's Hurley gets 2-year extension, now signed through 2032
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Dan Hurley: What Happened

ESPN reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in a story involving Dan Hurley, UConn. Here is how the report opens:

UConn coach Dan Hurley has signed a two-year extension that puts him under contract through the 2031-32 season and maintains his annual salary of roughly $8 million.

— ESPN

It is one of many College Basketball stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on College basketball and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: UConn's Hurley gets 2-year extension, now signed through 2032
  • Who’s involved: Dan Hurley and UConn
  • League: College Basketball
  • First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by ESPN

Background: College basketball

College basketball is basketball that is played by teams of student-athletes at universities and colleges. In the United States, colleges and universities are governed by collegiate athletic bodies, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). These national affiliation organizations may be subdivided into divisions, generally based on the number and level of scholarships that may be provided to the athletes. Institutions that play in Division II of the NCCAA are typically small Bible colleges.

Text from Wikipedia’s College basketball article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Dan Hurley

For fans following Dan Hurley, the next things to watch are the AP Top 25, bracketology, transfer portal and recruiting. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Dan Hurley?

UConn coach Dan Hurley has signed a two-year extension that puts him under contract through the 2031-32 season and maintains his annual salary of roughly $8 million. ESPN reported the story on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Who reported this CBB story?

ESPN first reported it on Saturday, October 31, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related College Basketball news.

Where can I get the latest College Basketball news today?

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