Dan Hurley salary vs. Jon Scheyer: How UConn coach's contract compares to Duke counterpart
As blue bloods meet, here's what we know about the contracts of Duke's Jon Scheyer and UConn's Dan Hurley.
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It doesn't feel correct that it's been 22 years since Duke and UConn last met in the NCAA Tournament, but Sunday's Elite Eight matchup between the two powerhouses was inevitable when you look at the success they have had in this decade. The Huskies have two national championships under coach Dan Hurley and have looked unbeatable past the first weekend of the tournament. Meanwhile, Duke is in its third consecutive Elite Eight under coach Jon Scheyer and hasn't missed a beat since Mike Krzyzewski's retirement, despite still being in pursuit of a championship.
Hurley is the face of UConn, while Scheyer has quickly proven he is much more than just the product of the prestige and resources of the Duke brand. Here's a look at the salaries for Hurley and Scheyer as they go head-to-head. MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Latest news and more Dan Hurley salary Hurley signed a new six-year, $50 million extension with UConn in 2024, after entertaining serious interest from the Los Angeles Lakers.
The deal gave Hurley an $8. 33 million annual salary, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball on a leaderboard that is constantly evolving. Hurley has been at UConn since 2018, but he didn't win an NCAA Tournament game until 2023.