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UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley says team is set for season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:03 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley says team is set for season
Summary

At a scrimmage on August 7, 2026, UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley emphasized that his team will not pursue any transfers amid the chaos of the August transfer portal. Hurley confirmed that the roster is set, despite prior interest in transfer Duke Brennan from Villanova. Although he acknowledged that the team's performance needs improvement, he expressed satisfaction with their physicality and effort on the floor. Roles are still being defined ahead of the upcoming season, with players expected to intensify their preparation as classes resume later this month.

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  • •UConn's scrimmage featured 100 season ticket-holders and donors.
  • •Hurley emphasized the importance of building a cohesive team.
  • •Despite missing shots, he noted players demonstrated physicality.
  • •Roles on the team will continue to evolve as the season approaches.
  • •UConn has opted against pursuing players from the transfer portal.
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  • 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Hurley says UConn won't join August transfer portal chaos: 'Our team is on the floor'
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The Huskies were reportedly interested in Villanova transfer Duke Brennan, but the UConn roster is set.

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