Dan Hurley boasts third-best NCAA tournament record

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UConn's Dan Hurley is making a significant mark in NCAA tournament history. He currently has the third-best winning percentage among coaches who have led at least 20 games in March Madness. His record stands at 15 wins and 5 losses, giving him a winning percentage of 75.0%. John Wooden of UCLA holds the top spot with an impressive 82.5% winning rate, while Duke's Mike Krzyzewski follows with 76.5%. Hurley’s performance puts him ahead of notable coaches like Roy Williams, Billy Donovan, and Dean Smith. If Hurley's UConn team had beaten Florida in the latest game, he would have secured the second spot on the all-time list. However, Florida made a late comeback, preventing that achievement. Another active coach, John Calipari, is also climbing the list with a record of 59 wins and 22 losses, which translates to a 72.8% success rate. For Hurley to challenge Krzyzewski’s position, he may need to lead his team to the Final Four next season and consistently reach the Elite Eight. With two national championships already, Hurley is already a notable figure in college basketball's history.


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