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Message: [QUOTE="intlzncster, post: 2624597, member: 56"] Another of couple small additions: He also built St Benedict's Prep into a machine. Lost only 21 games in nine years. I think there's value in having been a high school coach in terms of understanding and relating to young guys. That probably serves him well in both recruiting and developing guys. Shouldn't discount the fact that he has the Hurley name. One, because it resonates in the basketball community and two, because he and Bobby learned from one of the best, and it's showing. What stands out for me in hearing him talk, watching him coach, and from everything I've read, is that the guy is passionate as hell. There's no doubt in my mind he'll die trying at UCONN. And his players run through walls for him. I love that. A part of this is looking for qualities in guys, not simply track record. When a lot of us talk about JC's greatest skill, we mention his ability to impose his will on his players and have it show on the court. It's that intangible. Danny's passion and drive, his willingness to learn, relatability, maturity, etc tick a lot of boxes as well. [/QUOTE]