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2016–17 Rhode Island Rams Men's Basketball Team
The 2016–17 Rhode Island Rams basketball team represented the University of Rhode Island during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Rams, led by fifth-year head coach Dan Hurley, played their home games at the Ryan Center in Kingston, Rhode Island as members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. They finished the season 25–10, 13–5 in 2016–17 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season, A-10 play to finish in a tie for third place. In the 2017 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament, A-10 tournament, they defeated 2016–17 St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team, St. Bonaventure, 2016–17 Davidson Wildcats men's basketball team, Davidson, and 2016–17 VCU Rams men's basketball team, VCU to win the A-10 Tournament championship. As a result, they received the conference's automatic bid to the 2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, NCAA tournament. They received a No. 11 seed in the Midwest region where they defeated No. 6-seeded 2016†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Hurley
Daniel S. Hurley (born January 16, 1973) is an American men's college basketball coach who is the head coach of the UConn Huskies. In 2023 and 2024, Hurley led UConn to back-to-back NCAA Division I national championships. He previously coached at Rhode Island and Wagner. Throughout his career, Hurley has been known for his intensity and enthusiasm. His high level of passion on the sidelines and heated interactions with referees became defining aspects of his coaching style. Early life and education Hurley was born to Hall of Fame high school coach Bob Hurley Sr. and Christine Hurley on January 16, 1973, in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he was raised with his siblings Bobby and Melissa. Bobby is a former Duke and Sacramento Kings guard and the current head coach at Arizona State. Hurley was a basketball star at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, where his father was the longtime coach. He led the team to a 31–1 record and a No.2 national ranking as a senior. He pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |