The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley for their head coaching job, surprising many who thought JJ Redick was the favorite. Hurley is one of the best college coaches, but history shows the transition from college to NBA coaching isn't always successful.
Previous college coaches like John Beilein, Billy Donovan, and Brad Stevens have had mixed results in the NBA, with only two having winning records. Hurley faces a tough challenge if he decides to join the Lakers.