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Jersey City's Dan Hurley Releasing Book On Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Lakers Decision Jersey City's Dan Hurley Releasing Book On Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Lakers Decision
Jersey City's Dan Hurley Releasing Book On Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Lakers Decision From the Catholic school circuit in New Jersey to the top of the college basketball world, Dan Hurley is sharing his story and lessons learned through fiery passion. The UConn men's basketball head coach announced he'll release a new book called "Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great". New York Times bestselling sports author Ian O'Connor is co-authoring the book with Hurley. The book, which will be released on Tuesday, Sept. 16, dives into Hurley's journey from battling mental health struggles to becoming one of his sport's most dominant coaches. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Basketball Mom Assaults Secaucus Player During Heated North Arlington Varsity Game: Cops Basketball Mom Assaults Secaucus Player During Heated North Arlington Varsity Game: Cops
Basketball Mom Assaults Secaucus Player During Heated North Arlington Varsity Game: Cops A high school basketball game took a shocking turn earlier this month, when a parent was arrested following an on-court altercation involving players from North Arlington and Secaucus high schools, police said. With less than two minutes left in the game at North Arlington High School, players from both teams got into a heated exchange over the ball around 5:55 p.m. on Jan. 3, North Arlington Police Lt. Rui Encarnacao said. Officials stopped the game as referees worked to separate the players. Meanwhile, a Secaucus player and a North Arlington player began to fight. The 32-year-ol…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Who Is Hannah Hidalgo? Meet NJ Star Basketball Player Who Knocked No. 2 UConn Down Who Is Hannah Hidalgo? Meet NJ Star Basketball Player Who Knocked No. 2 UConn Down
Who Is Hannah Hidalgo? Meet NJ Star Basketball Player Who Knocked No. 2 UConn Down Thursday, Dec. 12 was a sad night for UConn women's basketball, but a great one for Notre Dame, and New Jersey. The Fighting Irish point guard, who played for Paul VI High School in Haddonfield, NJ, put up 29 points, handing No. 2 UConn its first loss of the season. It was a major upset as No. 8 Notre Dame brought the Huskies down, finishing off the game 79-68. Hidalgo helped the Irish get out to an 11-point halftime lead. Despite a third-quarter push by the Huskies and their star guard Paige Bueckers, the Irish dominated the fourth quarter and earned their third win over an …

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by Cecilia Levine
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UConn's Dan Hurley Could Be LA Lakers' Next Coach, Report Says UConn's Dan Hurley Could Be LA Lakers' Next Coach, Report Says
UConn's Dan Hurley Could Be LA Lakers' Next Coach, Report Says After two back-to-back NCAA championships, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly wooing UConn's Dan Hurley to be their next head coach. Click here for a new, updated story: Dan Hurley Spurns Lucrative LA Lakers' Offer To Stay With UConn  According to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the franchise is working on a "massive," long-term contract to bring the famous Hurley, age 51, to the Lakers. Wojnarowski reported on Thursday, June 6, that the Lakers' front office had preliminary contact with Hurley and planned to escalate the discussions. Wojnarowski reported that the tea…

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by Kathy Reakes