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UConn coach Dan Hurley attended a UFC event at the White House, met President Donald Trump, and expressed a desire to stage a basketball game there, inspired by the arena’s electric atmosphere.
The successful UFC bout at the White House has ignited a debate about turning the President’s grounds into a venue for other major sports events, including a potential UConn‑Duke basketball clash.
Connecticut Huskies coach Dan Hurley suggested staging a marquee basketball game at the White House after witnessing the UFC Freedom 250 event, which combined combat sports with a patriotic tribute to President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
Coach Dan Hurley, fresh from a UFC event in Washington, D.C., floated the idea of a UConn‑Duke game on the White House South Lawn, recalling past clashes that have taken the teams from Germany to the Bahamas.
UConn coach Dan Hurley sparked excitement during a recent appearance in Washington, where he voiced a bold idea: staging a college basketball showdown on the White House South Lawn.
Coach Dan Hurley floated the idea of a White House game after a UFC celebration, sparking talk of a UConn‑Duke matchup amid patriotic fanfare.
Dan Hurley attended the UFC Freedom 250 celebration on the White House South Lawn, sharing the moment with a roster of high‑profile guests and documenting the experience on social media.
UConn’s head coach Dan Hurley was among the high‑profile guests on the White House lawn for a UFC‑styled celebration of Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The event featured a technical knockout loss for Alex Pereira and a gathering that blended political pageantry with combat‑sport spectacle.
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley attended a UFC event on the White House lawn, captured the fight on Instagram, and reflected on his long‑time fandom.
On a historic evening that coincided with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, UConn’s Dan Hurley attended a UFC event on the White House lawn, posting a ringside video and posing with staff member Eloise Denker while Alex Pereira headlined the co‑main event.
The 2026 schedule for the Kansas Jayhawks is divided into three distinct categories, shaping expectations for the season ahead.
The 2026 slate divides Kansas’ opponents into three distinct groups, each presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities.
Longtime basketball stalwart Bob Hurley Sr., father of UConn coach Dan Hurley, has decided to stop attending games in person, blaming a small but vocal minority of fans whose behavior, fueled by alcohol and gambling, has turned the arena into an unbearable environment for him and his family.
Veteran coach Bob Hurley Sr., a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and father of UConn’s head coach Dan Hurley, has stopped attending games at the Prudential Center after years of confrontations with a small but vocal group of fans.
A joint letter from Arkansas coach John Calipari and other prominent basketball coaches calls on U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to advance legislation that would tighten antitrust protections, curb unrestricted player transfers, and prioritize athlete well‑being.
Former Delaware star and longtime assistant Mike Pegues is set to join the University of Connecticut staff, where he will focus on developing the program’s emerging big men and leveraging deep ties to the DMV recruiting corridor.
Mike Pegues, a former Delaware standout who once held the school's all‑time scoring record, has been added to the University of Connecticut's men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. His arrival adds a seasoned voice that blends on‑court instruction with a deep connection to the talent‑rich DMV recruiting corridor.
Basketball icon Bob Hurley Sr. is set to appear at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, Connecticut, for a public event featuring a live Q&A with Joe Zone and an autograph signing.
Duke's upcoming non‑conference schedule features a gauntlet of elite opponents, from a showdown with Michigan State in Chicago to a Thanksgiving clash with UConn in Las Vegas, setting the stage for a season that could extend the program's recent dominance.
Duke’s upcoming non‑conference schedule pits the Blue Devils against former national champions and top‑ranked programs, while a new Amazon‑Prime Video partnership brings the games to a wider audience.
The University of Connecticut announced the hiring of Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, tapping a proven developer of big men who previously worked alongside Luke Murray and Dan Hurley.
Duke’s 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule features games against three of last season’s Final Four teams, with matchups in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Gainesville, New York and Detroit, all to be streamed on Prime Video.
UConn hires Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, replacing Luke Murray, who left for Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties, and focus on developing big men align with the team's upcoming roster moves.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley revealed new additions to his staff, highlighting Pegues' extensive coaching background and McClelland's expertise in athlete development.