Dan Hurley discusses roster building amid college basketball chaos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

At Big East Media Day on October 1, 2026, UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley addressed the challenges of roster building in an evolving college sports environment. During the event, a microphone mishap spilled coffee on Hurley, symbolizing the chaos of the current that includes litigation and transfer portal issues. Despite this, UConn received preseason accolades, with senior guard Silas Demary Jr. named player of the year and freshman forward Colben Landrew earning freshman of the year honors. Hurley emphasized his commitment to developing younger players while navigating the uncertainty in college basketball as the season approaches.
- •UConn selected first in the Big East preseason poll
- •Silas Demary Jr. named preseason player of the year
- •Colben Landrew earns preseason freshman of the year
- •Hurley emphasizes player development approach
- •Preseason games set to begin in less than two weeks
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Hurley was drenched in coffee at Big East Media Day. The chaos was fitting: Mike Anthony
"Dan Hurley talked at Big East Media Day about building his roster amid college basketball chaos.
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