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UConn’s Dan Hurley could join Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan in rarified air with consecutive NCAA titles

With one final win on Monday night, UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley could join Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan in a rarified air among NCAA coaches. Only two coaches have led their team to consecutive men’s NCAA basketball championships since John Wooden won seven straight between 1967 and 1973 — Donovan with Florida in 2006 and 2007 and Mike Krzyzewski with Duke in 1991 and 1992. ...
Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at TD Garden on March 30, 2024, in Boston.

With one final win on Monday night, UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley could join Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan in a rarified air among NCAA coaches.

Only two coaches have led their team to consecutive men’s NCAA basketball championships since John Wooden won seven straight between 1967 and 1973 — Donovan with Florida in 2006 and 2007 and Mike Krzyzewski with Duke in 1991 and 1992.

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