Hurley experienced emotional lows during the season, including losing control emotionally at the Maui tournament and making controversial comments, which contributed to his feelings of exhaustion.

Despite recent success with back-to-back national titles in 2023 and 2024, Hurley felt the 2024-25 roster lacked leadership, which contributed to his burnout and doubts about his coaching future.

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley considered resigning after the 2024-25 season due to burnout, citing the intense pressures of modern college coaching, including NIL and the transfer portal.

Despite contemplating stepping down or taking a gap year, Hurley felt compelled to stay because of the difficulty in leaving mid-season amid the current college sports environment.

The 2024-25 season was tumultuous for UConn, starting with a disastrous 0-3 record at the Maui Invitational, but the team recovered to finish 24-11 and reach the NCAA tournament's second round.

Hurley reflected on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, which have made coaching more demanding and less conducive to taking time off for personal recovery.

Despite the struggles, Hurley remains committed to UConn, with a coaching record of 165-69 at the school and a career record of 316-174, and is focused on leading the team in the upcoming season.

Hurley publicly acknowledged feeling physically and emotionally drained, questioning his leadership and roster decisions after a challenging season, including a close loss to Florida and missed opportunities in the NCAA Tournament.

He is optimistic about the upcoming season, with a strong roster including key returning players and highly ranked recruits, aiming to restore UConn's dominance and pursue a third national championship in four years.

Hurley has decided to return for at least one more season, feeling motivated by the team's potential and a desire to lead UConn to further success.

He revealed in his new memoir that he considered quitting, driven by the pressures of trying to win a third consecutive national title and the emotional toll of a tough season.

Hurley discussed the possibility of transitioning into television, even turning down a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, and held preliminary talks with FOX Sports about becoming an analyst.