Cameras appear to catch UConn coach Dan Hurley berating, threatening another fan after win over Providence

David Suggs

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Cameras appear to catch UConn coach Dan Hurley berating, threatening another fan after win over Providence image

Dan Hurley isn't afraid to show his emotions.

The UConn coach is one of the best tacticians in the country, leading his side to a national title in 2023. He's rapidly developing a reputation as one of the game's more expressive, as well, a distinction he reiterated on Saturday night.

After leading the Huskies to a 74-60 win over Providence, Hurley strutted off the sideline a figure of joy — that is, until he was greeted by a rowdy Friars supporter.

Hurley then opted for belligerence, appearing to drop a scathing threat toward the heckler.

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Did Dan Hurley threaten a Providence fan?

"Look at this guy right here," Hurley yelled as he pointed toward the fan. "Come here. Come here. You'll get hurt."

Security looked to step in and say some words to Hurley, at which point he turned his attention to his adoring fans. But social media was abuzz in the aftermath of the viral clip's release.

One reason why? It was eerily similar to comments Hurley made earlier in the season. When UConn suffered a shocking blowout loss to Creighton, Hurley appeared to tell a Blue Jays supporter that he would knock him out if he stepped to him. He then disappeared into the locker room.

Hurley offered a brief but humorous retort for his alleged remarks shortly after the Creighton game went final, referencing a famous Game of Thrones scene to admit his wrongdoing.

Could something similar emerge after his latest purported faux pas? The college basketball world waits with bated breath.

The Huskies start their Big East tournament journey on Thursday when they face off against the winners of Butler-Xavier. 

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.