Dan Hurley says he will never again coach a player like Alex Karaban + what he told Rick Pitino recently

Inside College Basketball Now · Mar 3, 2026 · 32m

Jon Rothstein sits down with Dan Hurley to discuss UConn’s 27–3 season and what’s driving the Huskies as March approaches. Hurley reflects on his first March Madness memory, the different perspectives that come with championship expectations, and key moments from Alex Karaban’s development to this year’s “comeback” narrative. He breaks down UConn’s non-conference approach, whether the Big East should expand its schedule, the St. John’s matchup and potential rematch, and how this team compares to his recent title squads. Hurley also dives into the growth of Jaylin Stewart, Silas Demary Jr…