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The Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team recently faced controversy after losing to Florida in the NCAA Tournament, where head coach Dan Hurley reportedly used expletives directed at Baylor's players and coaches.
This incident, captured by Joey Ellis and shared on social media, led to a conflict with UConn's director of communications, Bobby Mullen, who threatened Ellis to remove the footage.
The 2024-25 season for UConn has been tumultuous, with criticisms surrounding Hurley's on-court behavior following their consecutive national championships in 2023 and 2024.
ESPN's Jay Bilas suggested that the program should reassess itself to prevent future distractions caused by its coaching staff's actions.