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Dan Hurley Calls Purdue 'Best Programs' in College Basketball
UConn coach Dan Hurley admits Purdue's basketball program is among the best in the country.
In brief
UConn coach Dan Hurley admits Purdue's basketball program is among the best in the country. UConn coach Dan Hurley considers Purdue one of the best college basketball programs, citing their coaching and talent. Originally reported by Purdue Boilermarkers On SI.
Dan Hurley's View of Purdue
UConn coach Dan Hurley has only prepared for Purdue once during his time at UConn but considers their program one of the best in college basketball.
Upcoming UConn-Purdue Game
Purdue and UConn will meet at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on Tuesday night for their final exhibition contest.
First Meeting Since 2024 Championship
This is the first meeting between the programs since the 2024 National Championship Game and their second time coaching against each other.
Hurley's Praise for Purdue
Hurley says Purdue does it as well as anybody with great coaching, talented players, and classy programs.
Stealing Playbook Concepts
Hurley plans to steal offensive concepts from Purdue's first few exhibition games after the game ends.
Purdue's Recent Success
Purdue won Big Ten titles in 2023 and 2024 and reached the National Championship Game in 2024.
UConn's Recent Success
UConn won back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024 and will return to the National Championship Game in 2026.
Combined Record
Purdue and UConn have combined to post a 243-60 (.802) record over the last four seasons.
Game Details
Tuesday night's game won't count in the win-loss column but will serve as a gauge for both programs moving forward.
The headline
UConn coach Dan Hurley considers Purdue one of the best college basketball programs, citing their coaching and talent.
