Referee explains what really happened in strange March Madness moment with Dan Hurley after UConn heroics
By Erich Richter
Published on March 31, 2026.
Dan Hurley's bizarre reaction to a game-winning shot by Braylon Mullins led to a controversy over the refereeing incident during a March Madness game between UConn and Duke. However, ESPN personality and former Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg has defended the referee, claiming he spoke to him after the incident. Ayers claims that his interaction with Hurley was a competitor reacting in a moment. The incident has sparked controversy online, with many believing Hurley should have received a technical foul for his actions.
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