UConn's Dan Hurley addresses importance of mental health advocacy for men: 'It's a crisis'

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley talks to OutKick's Dan Dakich about the rumors surrounding the Kentucky coaching vacancy.

Dan Hurley has captivated college basketball fans for years, most recently leading the UConn Huskies to consecutive national championships almost with ease. But part of the allure of Hurley lies in his reliability. 

In an interview with OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich, Hurley spoke out about the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially with men. 

UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with center Donovan Clingan, left, after defeating Illinois following an Elite 8 college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

"Being vulnerable about things, I think it shows true strength," Hurley, who has been open about his own struggles, said Friday.  

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"You have an opportunity here – for me as a man and as somebody that pushes himself and somebody that's in his 50s now and understands a lot more than he did when he was younger – just how you need to continually work on yourself and take care of yourself. Whether that's by what you read or what you listen to in terms of podcasts and books and mindfulness practices."

After winning his first national title last season, Hurley revealed that he suffered a panic attack just days after cutting down the nets. He recalled the incident in a conversation with reporter Seth Davis in November, telling him that it happened when the coach was invited to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates during the net cutting after the men's national championship college basketball