UConn's Dan Hurley Reacts to Viral Stephon Castle-Cam Spencer Video

The Huskies head coach sees the former players' scuffle in a positive light.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:22am

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UConn head coach Dan Hurley has commented on the recent viral video of former Huskies players Stephon Castle and Cam Spencer getting into a scuffle during an NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies. Hurley sees the incident in a positive light, tweeting 'Strength of the Pack' in response to the video.

Why it matters

Hurley has built UConn back into a national powerhouse, and the success of his former players in the NBA is a testament to his coaching and player development. The viral video of Castle and Spencer's on-court altercation is a reminder of the competitive spirit Hurley instills in his players, even after they leave the program.

The details

The incident occurred during the March 25 game between the Spurs and Grizzlies, with Castle and Spencer having to be separated after going for a loose ball. Castle finished the game with 15 points and 9 assists, while Spencer had 1 point and 7 rebounds. Both players were key contributors to UConn's back-to-back national championship teams in 2023-24 under Hurley's leadership.

  • The incident occurred during the March 25 game between the Spurs and Grizzlies.
  • Hurley is in his 8th season as the Huskies' head coach.

The players

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn Huskies men's basketball team, who has led the program back to prominence with his tough-as-nails coaching approach and player development.

Stephon Castle

A former UConn player who now plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, averaging 16.8 points and 7.4 assists per game.

Cam Spencer

A former UConn player who now plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, averaging 11.1 points and 5.6 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“Strength of the Pack...”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies

The takeaway

Hurley's positive reaction to the viral video of his former players' scuffle shows his commitment to instilling a competitive spirit in his players, even after they leave UConn. The success of Castle and Spencer in the NBA is a testament to Hurley's coaching and player development, and the incident serves as a reminder of the Huskies' continued prominence under his leadership.