UConn’s Dan Hurley takes down the referee in the Huskies’ overtime win: ‘Did I say that?’

UConn Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Hurley’s latest sideline altercation with officials was caught on broadcast cameras Tuesday night as the Huskies cruised through overtime to win their 15th-straight game at the XL Center in Hartford.

The veteran coach who led the Huskies back to back National championships Over the past two seasons, he’s been known to let officials know exactly what he’s feeling. Tuesday night was no different, but Harley’s choice of words for an official became an instant viral moment on social media.

With UConn leading by 10 late in the first half, Hurley approached the referee after he felt he should have called a foul on a defensive rebound attempt.

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However, when Harley pleaded the case, the official turned his back on the coach. That’s when the broadcast picked up Harley’s epic one-liner.

“Don’t turn your back on me. I’m the best coach in f–ing sports.”

Hurley did not deny making the comments to the post game newspaper, explaining that he was looking for more “communication” from the officials.

“I said so,” Harley replied with a smile. “Yeah, I sound like an a–hole here—I need some level of connection, too.”

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Butler Bulldogs at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on January 21, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut. (David Butler II-Imagn Images)

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Harley went a step further in his own defense, saying his relationship with authorities was not unique, but it was his camera time.

“I just wish they’d put the camera on the other coach,” he continued. “I wish they would show these other coaches that they have lost their minds over other officials. Big East Games That I was training where I saw it – going into a timeout where I wasn’t talking to the authorities. I see the other coaches as my example.

But the camera is clear – I did not create this for myself. I am not the victim. 90% of the time I wish they didn’t have the camera on me. Unless you like the level of driving and others. He can put clips of me from a game on Twitter and they’ll[say]’Look how monstrous he is.

Alex Karaban, #11 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts after scoring and fouling during overtime during an NCAA basketball game at XL Center on January 21, 2025 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Huskies beat the Bulldogs 80-78 in overtime. (Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)

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UConn had won 28 straight at home before Saturday’s loss at Creighton, but rebounded with a career-high 23-point solo performance in an 80-78 overtime win on Tuesday. Butler above.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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