Dan Hurley reveals who he's rooting for in the NBA Finals

Dan Hurley has legitimate rooting interests on both sides of the 2026 NBA Finals. The Jersey City, New Jersey, native has supported the New York Knicks for many years and is excited to see them vie for a title like the rest of the Big Apple.

>With that said, UConn's head coach is compelled to pull for the San Antonio Spurs.

>"No, I'm not torn," Hurley told the Hartford Courant. "I mean, I love the Knicks. They have always been my favorite NBA team. I'm obviously going with...I'm rolling with Steph, there's no question about that."

>Steph is Stephon Castle, the dynamic Spurs guard who won a national championship with Hurley during his only season at UConn.

>Castle is looking to add to his collection of accolades in just his second NBA season. He won NBA Rookie of the Year in his inaugural professional campaign.

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