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Message: [QUOTE="Palatine, post: 4933433, member: 974"] Money always counts. But it's hard to imagine a better situation for Hurley. He a northeast guy. UConn is the beast of the northeast. It's a great recruiting area and UConn can also recruit nationwide (and Europe). With his NC in 2023, he can legitimately claim UConn's entire history which is substantial, he owns the legacy. He has become an icon in the state. UConn has put him in a position to earn as much money outside of basketball as he likes. His family is here. So is his wife's family. His roots are here. His dad comes to every game (if he wants). His personal history is in the northeast. It's his comfort zone and he owns it. There is always the possibility of an NBA job. He has said he aspires to coach in the NBA. But even he is aware that his coaching style would be a tough sell to NBA players. It may be an issue "down the road." But make no mistake money counts. [/QUOTE]