An Oregon man was arrested and charged with stalking and harassing University of Connecticut women’s basketball player Paige Bueckers after police say he made several “concerning social media posts” fantasizing about a relationship with her. Robert Cole Parmalee, 40, was arrested Friday and charged with one count of breaching the peace, electronic stalking and harassment, according to an arrest affidavit …
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Dan Hurley turns down lucrative Lakers offer to stay with UConn
Dan Hurley is staying put. The UConn men’s basketball coach has turned down a lucrative deal to become the Los Angeles Lakers’ new head coach with the hopes of chasing a third-straight national championship with the Huskies, a feat only ever accomplished by the UCLA Bruins in the 1960s and again in the early 1970s. Head coach Dan Hurley of …
Read More »Lakers made 'compelling case' to take head coach job, Dan Hurley says
The Los Angeles Lakers appeared to have made the best case they could to bring Dan Hurley from the UConn Huskies to the legendary NBA franchise as the clock winds down for his decision. Hurley plans to make a final decision on Monday, but he told ESPN the Lakers made a “compelling case” to leave college basketball, and the East …
Read More »UConn's Geno Auriemma unleashes on heralded WNBA rookie class, says Caitlin Clark is being 'targeted'
Longtime UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma typically has no problem sharing whatever is on his mind. The eleven-time national championship winner shared his thoughts on Caitlin Clark on multiple occasions. But this week, he offered his latest thoughts on how Clark is adjusting to the WNBA, suggesting she was being negatively impacted by a “delusional fanbase.” “The delusional fanbase …
Read More »UConn's Dan Hurley to meet with Lakers brass in California amid coaching search: reports
UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley is set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday for a meeting to discuss the team’s head coaching vacancy, according to multiple reports. Hurley, who led the Huskies to back-to-back national championships this year, will meet with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka in Southern California, …
Read More »Hawks' Mike Brey discusses why it'd be 'hard' for Dan Hurley to leave UConn for Lakers
Dan Hurley has a tough decision to make. The UConn men’s basketball head coach is reportedly the top choice for the Los Angeles Lakers to replace Darvin Ham for the same role. Hurley has coached the Huskies to back-to-back national championships where they have dominated both March Madness tournaments. Their closest game in both tournaments was just a 13-point margin. …
Read More »Lakers targeting Dan Hurley as next head coach despite JJ Redick rumors: report
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly finalizing an offer to UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley to make him their next head coach amid rumors that J.J. Redick was their target. The Lakers and Hurley plan to “elevate discussions” about the possibility of the back-to-back national champion leading Los Angeles in the next couple of days, ESPN reported Thursday. The …
Read More »Former UConn basketball player Rakim Lubin dead at 28
Rakim Lubin, a former UConn Huskies basketball player, has died at the age of 28, according to an online obituary. Lubin’s cause of death was not disclosed, but according to the obituary, he died Sunday in Gadsden, Alabama. “We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer,” the obituary …
Read More »UConn's Dan Hurley recalls growing up surrounded by basketball royalty: 'It was tough'
Dan Hurley has lived up to the Hurley family name, but coming from basketball royalty had its challenges. Hurley, like his older brother Bobby Hurley, won back-to-back national championships. Dan won his titles with the UConn Huskies, including last week’s 75-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. Bobby’s success came in college as a player at Duke, winning back-to-back titles in …
Read More »UConn's Dan Hurley addresses importance of mental health advocacy for men: 'It's a crisis'
Dan Hurley has captivated college basketball fans for years, most recently leading the UConn Huskies to consecutive national championships almost with ease. But part of the allure of Hurley lies in his reliability. In an interview with OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich, Hurley spoke out about the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially with men. UConn head coach …
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