Dan Hurley's contract plus Meleek Thomas Latest!

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In this episode of Locked On UConn, we dive deep into the newly released details of Dan Hurley’s contract, including his base salary, retention bonuses, and other perks. We also explore if five-star recruit Meleek Thomas is a lock for UConn, with insights from internal sources and national recruiting analysts. Plus, we discuss the recruitment of Darius Acuff Jr. and the strategies coaches use for high school recruiting and navigating the transfer portal.
Dan Hurley’s Contract details our out plus, Is Meleek Thomas a UConn lock?
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Segment 1: Dan Hurley's Contract Details
Overview of Hurley’s $400k base salary and supplemental salary.
Annual $1 million retention bonus on November 15th.
Additional perks: country club membership, 20 game tickets, chartered flight tickets, and parking passes.
Performance bonus structure.
Segment 2: Is Meleek Thomas a UConn Lock?
Discussing insights and confirmations from internal sources and national recruiting analysts.
Comments from Rob Cassidy of Rivals on Meleek Thomas leaning towards UConn.
The increasing trend of five-star recruits being drawn to UConn.
Segment 2.5: What About Darius Acuff Jr.?
Linked to UConn, Kansas, Arkansas, and Michigan.
Internal sources suggest Arkansas may have an edge due to roster spots.
Discussion on the potential for both Meleek and Darius to play together.
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Segment 3: Recruiting Strategies and The Transfer Portal
Casting a wide net in recruiting, targeting above and below level talent.
Unlimited visits policy leading to strategic junior visits.
Navigating the transfer portal: key questions and money negotiations.
Speed dating approach to recruitment and maximizing campus visits.
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Outro:
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@gagabone3 22 күн бұрын

Why aren’t the 2024/25 UConn men’s basketball team showing off some of their new additions (I.e Aiden, Liam, freshman)in action in summer scrimmages, similar to the Duke videos on KZfaq showing off their talent. I know DH said that the first summer practice left much much to be desired. I just hope they’re looking sharp, galvanized and efficient.

@LockedOnUConn 22 күн бұрын

I think the reasoning is simple, they don't need too. They have a lot of work to do, team is talented but it won't be easy to 3peat and that's whats in front of them.

@gagabone3 22 күн бұрын

It almost seems like Duke (a bona fide blue blood) is dabbling in some propaganda to get Dookies and the rest of college basketball nation to believe that they are invincible with all of their talent coming in this year. I assumed that UConn would do something in a similar vain. Perhaps DH is above that as regular season results speak louder than summer scrimmages that emerge to spread Duke buzz.

@LockedOnUConn 22 күн бұрын

@@gagabone3 doesn't matter when the ball goes up. Nobody is afraid of Duke.

@gagabone3 22 күн бұрын

True dat. I’m a 99’ UConn grad. I’ll never forget that first national championship against our arch nemesis…watching it live in St Petersburg and seeing Ricky Moore unexpectedly pour in 13 crucial points and do his usual lock in on defense. The tables were finally flipped at that point. Good times!

@paulkersey820 23 күн бұрын

You said it with Coach Hurley- it’s not just about the money because other programs have better resources. The fit matters to him. And I remember him talking about what a dark place he was in just a season and a half ago during that losing streak in the big east

@LockedOnUConn 23 күн бұрын

@@paulkersey820 yup exactly

@222jojo 23 күн бұрын

There are probably "other" benefits not made public.

@LockedOnUConn 23 күн бұрын

@@222jojo mentioned that on my twitter acct

@TheSportsandFilmFellowship 22 күн бұрын

Great job for him to stay. The only way I see him leaving, if it’s the Nets and they get Flagg and then AJ in 2026.

@genemontoya4028 22 күн бұрын

I had heard there was a cap for the Big East coach's salaries

@LockedOnUConn 22 күн бұрын

@@genemontoya4028 where’d you hear that nonsense?

@genemontoya4028 22 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnUConn I don't remember where I read or heard about it but it was around the weekend we were waiting on "the decision. " It could have been a guest on DP show but I don't know for sure. I do like the fact that by not being the highest paid NCAAB coach, it adds motivation for the man. I clearly have selfish reasons I want this team to keep winning beyond the fact that I believe they can with coach Dan.

@LockedOnUConn 22 күн бұрын

@@genemontoya4028 no guest of mine said that

@bobbear4437 23 күн бұрын

Free mkt, capitalistic society has mothing to do with it, personally, I find your comment silly and childish! Making enough to be comfortable and happy and secure in a job they enjoy is the ultimate goal of almost everyone! Very few people in this world want to be the biggest earner, and will always be unhappy in life! Go back and watch and listen to your comments, likely you didn't mean them the way they came out! I totally get it why he chose to stay at UCONN!

@LockedOnUConn 23 күн бұрын

Personally you can think whatever you like and I appreciate your comments. You’re correct not everyone wants to be “highest paid” but of the coaches currently employed in college basketball who should be the highest paid? Thats the point, my comment was made because there will always be people That Think things should be capped or “what’s enough “ it’s not up to those people to decide… so again appreciate your comments but silly, I even qualified them maybe bit childish is rather disingenuous. Nothing childish about wanting someone you cover/follow/ to get that symbolic gesture,”highest paid coach” No matter how fleeting the moment is.. 🙏

@bobbear4437 20 күн бұрын

I say silly cause Hurley isn't thinking I have to be the highest paid! Hurley is satisfied with his pay, and tells the press all the time he's happy at UCONN!

@LockedOnUConn 20 күн бұрын

@@bobbear4437 i qualified it myself that this is simply a fan want for him. So it’s kind of a moot point if you ask me. Said your peace. I respect it. If Danny demanded being the highest paid he’d likely would have gotten it.