UConn's Dan Hurley unloads on referee with epic 1-liner in Huskies' overtime win: 'Did I say that?'

Finley Bizjack stole the ball and made a layup while drawing a foul that trimmed the Butler Bulldogs' deficit to the UCONN Huskies.

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley’s latest sideline antics with officials were captured by broadcast cameras on Tuesday night, when the Huskies outlasted Butler in overtime to win their 15th-straight game at the XL Center in Hartford. 

The veteran coach, who led the Huskies to back-to-back national championships in the past two seasons, has become known for letting officials know exactly how he feels. Tuesday night was no different, but Hurley’s choice of words to one official became an instant viral moment on social media. 

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

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

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However, as Hurley was pleading his case, the official turned his back on the coach. That was when the broadcast picked up Hurley’s epic one-liner. 

"Don't turn your back on me, I'm the best coach in the f---ing sport."

Hurley did not deny making the remark in his postgame presser, explaining that he was seeking more "communication" from the officials. 

"Did I say that," Hurley replied with a smirk. "Oh, yeah. I’m gonna sound like an a--hole here – I want some level of communication too."

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