Head Coach
Dan Hurley
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Kimani Young | Associate Head Coach | kimani.young@uconn.edu |
| Mike Nardi | Assistant Coach | michael.nardi@uconn.edu |
| Tom Moore | General Manager | tmoore@uconn.edu |
| Paul Wettemann III | Assistant Athletics Director for Men's Basketball Administration | paulw@uconn.edu |
| Mamadou Diarra | Director of Player Development | mamadou.diarra@uconn.edu |
| Cam Turley | Assistant Director of Basketball Administration | cameron.turley@uconn.edu |
| Connor Creech | Graduate Assistant | ldj25002@uconn.edu |
| T.J. Gibbs | Graduate Assistant | fgc25003@uconn.edu |
| Samantha Buccheri | Administrative Assistant | samantha.buccheri@uconn.edu |
About UConn Huskies Basketball
UConn basketball competes at the highest level within the Big East Conference, one of college basketball's most prestigious conferences featuring nationally competitive programs. Head coach Dan Hurley leads a program with a storied tradition and championship pedigree. The University of Connecticut provides recruits with an exceptional academic environment where student-athletes balance rigorous coursework with elite basketball competition. The program culture emphasizes development, discipline, and competing for championships while preparing players for life beyond basketball. Huskies basketball offers players the opportunity to compete against top-tier opponents regularly and develop in front of major college coaches and scouts. The combination of Big East Conference exposure, coaching expertise, and a comprehensive support system makes UConn an attractive destination for serious recruits. High school players considering their college options should reach out to Coach Hurley's staff to learn how they can contribute to the program's winning tradition while advancing their academic and basketball goals.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.