Staten Island, NY – Former Duke University All-American Bobby Hurley, Jr. whose 1,076 assists rank him as the all-time assist leader in the history of college basketball, will join his younger brother Dan on the Seahawk basketball staff, it was announced today.
Dan was introduced as Wagner's head basketball coach on April 7.
From 1989-1993, Hurley, Jr. was a point guard for Duke. He was named first-team All-American in 1993, went to the Final Four three times, and led the Blue Devils to consecutive national championships in 1991 and 1992, earning Final Four MVP honors in 1992. His Duke jersey number 11 was retired in 1993. In 2002, Hurley was named to the 50th Anniversary men's basketball team as one of the 50 greatest players in Atlantic Coast Conference history.
“Bobby was the best point guard that I ever coached and I have no doubt that he will be a great addition to the Wagner staff,” said Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. “To have Danny and Bobby together will be like watching St. Anthony's and that is a good thing. I am sure he will do a great job there.”
Hurley was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 7th pick in the 1993 NBA Draft and played five seasons in the NBA. After retiring, Hurley went on to become a thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder before being hired as a scout by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2003.
“I'm very excited to add Bobby to our staff,” said Dan Hurley. “It's certainly a unique and special situation to have your brother on the same staff. Bobby has a lot to offer our players as both a role model and a mentor. He will relate very well with our players, has tons of knowledge about the game, and he shares my vision for success here at Wagner.”
During his scholastic playing days, Hurley, Jr. starred at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, playing for his father, Bob Hurley, Sr., a legendary coach who will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this summer. While at St. Anthony, from 1985 to 1989, Hurley led the Friars to four consecutive Parochial B state titles. In his senior year, he guided the St. Anthony to a perfect 32-0 record, the school's first Tournament of Champions crown, and the No. 1 ranking in the nation. In his high school career, the team's overall record with Hurley, Jr. as point guard was 115-5.
“I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and get started,” said Bobby, Jr. “I am really looking forward to working with my brother and am proud that he has been afforded the opportunity to be the head coach at Wagner. This will be special for both of us and I know our parents are excited that we will be on the staff together. I just want to help Dan move the program forward in helping our current players get better and on the recruiting trails as well.”
