The search for the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach continues.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley, who has led the Huskies to back-to-back National Championships, has reportedly turned down an offer to coach the Lakers.
The big picture: According to ESPN, Hurley has decided not to take a six year, $70 million offer from the Lakers.
- Hurley’s decision to turn down an offer from the Lakers is a rare occurrence in college basketball.
Driving the news: Over the last two seasons, UConn has achieved a 68-11 record, winning two consecutive national titles.
- Their domination in the NCAA tournament includes an undefeated record of 12-0, with an average winning margin of 21.7 points per game.
What we’re watching: Multiple reports suggest that the Lakers, who are coming off a seventh-place finish in the Western Conference, could turn to former NBA player JJ Redick.
