After a heart-wrenching 77-75 loss to Florida, UConn coach Dan Hurley didn’t hold back, unleashing his frustration over the refs with a colorful warning for Baylor: 'I hope they don’t f--- you like they f---ed us.'

Hurley's fiery comments came after a controversial game where UConn, aiming for a historic three-peat, watched their championship dreams slip away amid questionable officiating and dubious no-calls. With Florida racking up 34 free throw attempts compared to UConn’s 22, Hurley’s warning serves as both a darkly comedic plea for justice and a poignant reminder of the heartbreak his team faced in their quest for glory.

The loss was particularly hard to swallow for Hurley and his squad, considering they were leading 61-59 with only 3:05 left to play when a pivotal no-call on a drive by Alex Karaban left fans and players alike scratching their heads. 'At that moment, it felt like the universe had decided to turn its back on us,' Hurley lamented, pointing out how the lack of call at such a critical time swung the momentum of the match. You can practically hear the audible gasp from the UConn bench if you listen closely enough.

As the game progressed, the disparity in free throw attempts became glaringly apparent, leaving Hurley to wonder if he had inadvertently stumbled into a charity game for Florida. They took 34 shots from the charity stripe, converting 22, while the huskies could only muster a paltry 22 attempts, sinking just 19. This marked yet another instance where UConn's disciplined defense seemed to turn into roadkill under the watchful eyes of the referees. 'They say foul trouble comes in threes, and somehow we ended up with a comedy act instead,' Hurley quipped sarcastically, reflecting on the 21 personal fouls UConn was called for against Florida's 17. It's as if the officials had a magic wand that only seemed effective in favor of the Gators.

In mapping out the course of their season, Hurley’s reference to past struggles could almost serve as a script for a drama series. This season was nothing short of tumultuous for UConn, featuring roller-coaster moments that had fans on the edge of their seats, clutching their hearts. Clearly, the emotional toll of previous setbacks weighed heavily on Hurley, adding layers of complexity to his post-game demeanor. As he pointed out, revisiting the game film would be like having to watch the final act of a tragedy play out again, worse than reliving a bad date.

Despite the bitter end, Hurley took a moment to praise his players’ dedication throughout the season—though you might have missed it amidst his colorful remarks about the refs. 'These kids fought tooth and nail every step of the way, and I'm proud of them,' Hurley stated, acknowledging the arduous journey. For a coach, such sentiments often come wrapped in hidden frustrations; and one can only imagine that being praised while lamenting a loss feels like being served dry toast at an extravagant banquet.

This loss came as a significant blow to a program that had envisioned a three-peat in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, a feat that only a select few teams have ever accomplished. UConn’s aspirations for a historic run were dashed at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, leaving fans in the stands wondering if they had unknowingly entered an alternate reality where Texas holds a monopoly on refereeing decisions. Who knew they'd need a decoder ring and a working knowledge of conspiracy theories just to follow a basketball game?

As the dust settled on what could be remembered as a low point in UConn’s pursuit of greatness, Hurley argued the missed calls and late-game rebounding woes would make reviewing the game a painful exercise in futility. For UConn supporters, it may be better to simply take this game as a cautionary tale of what could have been. For Hurley, it serves as motivation to enhance his future complaints about refereeing, perhaps even incorporating some interpretive dance in the locker room for better effect. After all, if nothing else, this season was certainly entertaining for fans who got their money's worth—whether they came to see a basketball game or a theatrical performance.