UConn's Dan Hurley critiques centers after exhibition win over Michigan State

UConn men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley was critical of his team's big men after a 78-70 exhibition victory against Michigan State on October 20, 2026. Hurley highlighted the performance of centers Na'jai Hines and Oskar Giltay, who combined for more fouls than rebounds during the game. Despite the win, he expressed the need to improve the inside game and addressed his centers' foul issues, with Hines and Giltay both having foul troubles in previous exhibitions. Hurley also reflected on the team's performance overall, stating he was pleasantly surprised by how they managed to win against a top-ranked opponent. The Huskies will aim to address the shortcomings in their upcoming practices.

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