Locked On UConn - The Impact of Dan Hurley’s Decision

In this episode of Locked On UConn, Mark Zanetto welcomes basketball insider Adam Zagoria to discuss Dan Hurley's monumental decision to stay at UConn amidst offers from the Lakers. They dive into the implications for UConn’s future, the ripple effects on current players and recruiting, and what this means for the Big East powerhouse. Plus, they play a fun segment of "Who Do You Want?" and explore intriguing hypotheticals around Hurley's decision. A must-listen for any UConn Huskies fan!

Show Notes

Intro:

Host: Mark Zanetto

Special Guest: Adam Zagoria, a prominent basketball insider and contributor to publications like The New York Times, Forbes Sports, and NJ.com. He also runs ZagsBlog.com.

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Segment 1: Setting the Stage

Welcoming Adam Zagoria and highlighting the big week for UConn amidst major sports events.

Discussing whether anyone is having a better week than Dan Hurley and his UConn Huskies.

Key Questions:

Did the dynamics of the Lakers’ franchise ever make you think Hurley would leave?

What does Hurley's decision mean for UConn’s future?

How will Hurley’s commitment impact UConn’s recruiting?

Sponsor: Gametime

Overview of the Gametime app and its features.

Personal experience using Gametime for NBA Finals tickets.

Special offer: Use code LockedOnCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase.

Segment 2: Ripple Effects

Impact of Hurley's decision on current players and team morale.

Insights and rumors about the team meeting where Hurley shared his decision.

How UConn will use this decision as a recruiting pitch.

Key Questions:

How will UConn augment their recruiting pitch with Hurley’s decision?

Discussing the big names UConn might be targeting, such as AJ Dybantsa and Maleek Thomas.

Hypothetical: Who would have been the interim coach if Hurley had left for the Lakers?

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Promoting Locked On’s 24/7 sports streaming channel.

Encouraging listeners to switch to Locked On Sports Today for top sports stories without all the shouting.

Segment 3: Who Do You Want?

Fun game segment with Adam Zagoria: "Who Do You Want?"

Travel companions (max 4 people)

Tennis partner

Pickleball partner

Security guard

Bonus Question:

If someone from UConn had to start their own website and become a writer/commentator, who would it be?

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Outro:

Thanking Adam Zagoria for joining the show.

Reminder to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and stay connected.

Closing: "Stay locked in, stay connected, make sure your toughness meter is always rising, and as always, Go Huskies!"

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