UConn Coach Dan Hurley Receives Technical Foul in Big East Championship

Hurley nearly took off his coat after the call against St. John's

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:05pm

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UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley received a technical foul early in the Big East Tournament championship game against St. John's on Saturday. Hurley was visibly upset after an apparent no-call and stomped on the sideline, leading the officials to blow the whistle and assess him the technical. St. John's took advantage, making one of two free throws to extend their early lead.

Why it matters

Hurley's emotional outburst and technical foul highlight the high stakes and intensity of the Big East championship game, a marquee event in college basketball. The technical could have ramifications for Hurley and UConn as they look to rally and win the conference title.

The details

With 12:34 remaining in the first half, Hurley was upset after officials did not call a foul on St. John's. The FOX broadcast cameras caught Hurley stomping on the sideline and pleading with the officials, which led them to assess him a technical foul. St. John's guard Ian Jackson then went 1-for-2 from the free throw line, extending St. John's early lead.

  • The technical foul occurred with 12:34 remaining in the first half.

The players

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn men's basketball team.

Ian Jackson

A guard for the St. John's men's basketball team who shot the free throws after Hurley's technical foul.

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The takeaway

Hurley's emotional reaction and technical foul highlight the high stakes and intensity of the Big East championship game, a marquee event in college basketball. The technical could have ramifications for Hurley and UConn as they look to rally and win the conference title.