UConn’s Dan Hurley offers honest admission about Kentucky coaching rumor: 'Be evasive'

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

UConn men’s basketball coach Don Hurley had no intention of leaving the program after winning a second straight national championship this week despite rumors that began to swirl about Kentucky’s coaching vacancy. 

Hurley deferred to his wife during his postgame press conference Monday, and if his "no" didn’t come across clearly, there was a reason. 

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

In a recent appearance on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich," Hurley said replacing John Calipari was never an option for him. 

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"It never became a thing, ever, like whatsoever," he said Friday.  

"Here at UConn, obviously you want your staff to be rewarded. You want the university to double down on the investments, so we can stay at the top of the mountain. So, your agent tells you with the media — basically, try not to say no without saying no. Be evasive as possible so you don't hurt his ability to get the things that he needs at UConn, to just be totally honest." 

Hurley added that he made his intentions clear from the beginning. 

Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game at State Farm Stadium April 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

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"I told them very