Dan Hurley timeline of controversy at UConn, from Maui meltdown to referee confrontations

Dan Hurley timeline of controversy at UConn, from Maui meltdown to referee confrontations originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Dan Hurley is undeniably one of the best coaches in college basketball, and he probably wouldn't dispute that he is also one of the most fiery coaches in the sport.

Hurley wouldn't be himself without wearing his emotions on his sleeve, whether during games or during press conferences. Sometimes, those emotions have boiled over and gotten the two-time national champion in some trouble. From interactions gone wrong with officials to controversial comments, Hurley's off-color moments are inseparable from his greatness as a coach.

Here's a full look at Hurley's timeline of controversies as UConn's head coach. MORE: Inside the Hurley family tree Dan Hurley timeline of controversy Feb. 22, 2022: Hurley ejected for pumping up crowd Before UConn even won an NCAA Tournament game under Hurley, the Huskies coach was known for his on-court antics.

They came to a head during a game against Villanova in 2022, when he received a technical foul while showing frustration with a call and another technical for waving his arms to pump up the crowd. Two technical fouls equal an ejection, so Hurley was sent off — but not before giving it to the officials some more. UConn fans had Hurley's back, making derogatory chants toward the refs after the ejection, and the Huskies would win the game by two points.