Dan Hurley’s sideline antics have develop into the stuff of legend — even it they don’t all the time rub individuals the fitting manner.
The UConn males’s basketball coach might have taken issues to an entire new degree towards Butler on Tuesday evening.
After a Huskies defensive rebound grew to become a turnover with 2:58 left within the first half with UConn up 37-27, Hurley gave referee Nathan Ferrell an earful over name throughout a TV day out on Monday at XL Middle.
The Massive East official had different concepts as he turned his again to Hurley and started strolling away.
Hurley was having none of it and unleashed a fully savage quote that was proven on the FS1 broadcast.
“Don’t flip your again on me,” Hurley yelled. “I’m one of the best coach within the f–king sport.”
Whereas some may even see that as pompous or smug, Hurley could make the case because the coach because the two-time defending nationwide champion.
Nevertheless, St. John’s Rick Pitino, Kansas’ Invoice Self and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo can definitely make a case.
Hurley did have a a lot lighter second, having fun with a gaggle hug with Butler coach Thad Matta and a unique official — and the three seemed to be having an excellent chortle.
The Huskies, who’re presently ranked No. 19 within the AP, have struggled a bit this season.
They rebounded with an 80-78 time beyond regulation win over Butler to maneuver to 14-5 after coming off a 68-63 loss to Creighton on Saturday.
