UConn's Dan Hurley won't schedule teams with G League players

During the 2026 Big East Basketball Media Day on October 1, UConn head coach Dan Hurley announced his intention to avoid scheduling non-conference opponents with players who have G League experience. Hurley discussed this strategy in light of the evolving of college basketball, where athletes are now transitioning from the G League back to NCAA programs. He emphasized his philosophy against scheduling such teams, underscoring issues of eligibility and integrity within college sports. UConn’s non-conference schedule includes challenging matchups against top teams like Michigan, Duke, and Kansas this season.

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