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Message: [QUOTE="Bronx23, post: 2649645, member: 8501"] I'm very happy for Danny, the U Conn men's team, and Danny's whole family. As I lifelong NYC resident and basketball fan, Bobby Hurley was a legendary coach who was at a very small Catholic HS in an inner city NJ school. He often competed for and won, not only many NJ state championships but often ranked amongst the best in the country. His two sons grew up in that environment and we're both excellent players. His brother Bobby was an all American and was becoming a solid pro basketball player when he came very close to being killed in a horrendous car accident after leaving a game one night. I read a book some years ago, by the Dad about his career (don't remember its title and all of the details) and that horrible period first not knowing if your child will live, but if so how impaired he might be. It's well documented that Bobby Jr. is now a college coach at a very good basketball program. Danny was surely not talented as his brother basketball wise, but having to strive to be close to that, I'm sure has been critical to his development and success. While I could go on, I'm sure this is an excellent hire, as his lifelong training in basketball and life, has so prepared him for this next step. What I don't want to forget to mention, is his Mom was totally essential to all this. The quiet, behind the scenes strength to allow and enable her husband and two sons to become what they have. The pride both parents must feel is probably off the charts. Congrats to all involved. Bronx23 [/QUOTE]

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