UConn's Dan Hurley Leans on Son Andrew in Win Over Purdue
Hurley Jr. Plays Key Role as Huskies Advance in NCAA Tournament
UConn head coach Dan Hurley turned to his son, Andrew, to dribble out the shot clock late in Tuesday's 75-60 win over Purdue.
The move paid off as Andrew helped secure the victory for the Huskies, who are now one step closer to reaching the Sweet 16. Andrew, a walk-on senior guard, has played a valuable role for UConn this season, averaging 2.3 points and 2.1 assists per game.
In the win over Purdue, Andrew played 15 minutes and contributed 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. He also hit a key three-pointer in the second half that helped extend UConn's lead to 10 points.
Dan Hurley said after the game that he was proud of Andrew's performance. "He's a great kid," Hurley said. "He works hard and he's always ready to play. I'm just really happy for him that he's getting a chance to contribute to this team."
Andrew said that he was honored to play alongside his father and help the team win. "It's a dream come true," Andrew said. "I've always wanted to play college basketball, and to be able to do it with my dad is something special."
Conclusion
UConn's win over Purdue was a family affair, with Dan and Andrew Hurley playing key roles. The victory was a testament to the hard work and dedication of both father and son, and it has the Huskies poised to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
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