Nation of Blue · Jan 22, 2025
Dan Hurley caught on camera blasting referee: ‘Don’t turn your back on me!’
UConn head coach Dan Hurley is receiving a fair amount of criticism today after he was caught on camera berating a referee last night.
“Don’t turn your back on me,” Hurley screamed at the official. “I’m the best coach in the f–king sport!”
Here is Hurley admitting to it after the game:
Honestly, I get why people don't love Dan Hurley. But the guy is just the best version of a basketball crazy person. I love the entire experience. He gets who he is, he's unapologetic about it. Just an incredibly fun dude to have around the game of basketball. pic.twitter.com/o91aU4OQna
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) January 22, 2025
This was a real quote from Dan Hurley tonight to referee Nathan Farrell: