Two-time national champion UConn coach Dan Hurley turned down the Los Angeles Lakers job a year ago, and it did not take long after the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau for him to become top of mind for a potential move to the NBA.

Two-time NCAA champion coach Dan Hurley makes his stance clear as the New York Knicks begin their search for a new coach.

After being embroiled in rumors regarding the Los Angeles Lakers' head coaching position a year ago, UConn head coach Dan Hurley won't let that happen again this time around.