Rumors of Hurley Leaving URI for Rutgers Intensify
Monday, March 14, 2016
University of Rhode Island basketball coach Dan Hurley is rumored to be the lead candidate for and being pursued by Rutgers University for their coaching vacancy, according to College Hoops 24/7.
According to Steve Politi of NJ.com "the next 24-48 hours could be crucial for both parties one way or the other," he said in a post on Sunday.
URI signed Hurley to a $1 million extension last off season
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTRutgers fired head coach Eddie Jordan after the team went 7-25 overall and 1-17 in the Big Ten conference. In three seasons, Jordan had a record of 29-68 overall.
Dan Hurley to Rutgers
Rumors of Dan Hurley's departure is nothing new. Last off season, there were rumors that he could be headed to St. John's, before they hired Mullin, and three years ago there was speculation that he could be headed to Rutgers, prior to them hiring Jordan.
Hurley got the Rams to a 17-15 overall record this season and 9-9 in the A-10 after losing star guard E.C. Matthews in the first game of the season and sitting A-10 Defensive Player of the Year Hassan Martin for the final four games of the season with knee tendonitis.
URI Next Season
While the opportunity to go home may be appeziting for Hurley, going to Rutgers would be a massive rebuilding project. Meanwhile staying at URI could result in and NCAA Tournament appearance and the potential for an A-10 Championship. The Rams will likely be picked to finish atop the A-10 next season.
In 2016-17, the Rams will return E.C. Matthews, Hassan Martin, Jared Terrell, Jarvis Garrett and Kuran Iverson while transfer Stanford Robinson will be eligible to play.
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