A viral report regarding UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley has been getting serious attention, claiming that Hurley would face a season-long NCAA suspension for allegedly using slurs against game officials.
The irony? It was a fake report, as some credible sources confirmed after thorough fact-checks. But just like many other innocent people, five-time NBA champion Ron Harper got tricked and weighed in on the active controversy created by the hoax report.
Ron Harper Goes In on Dan Hurley After Viral Slur Claims
The original post by @RealRobReinhart garnered over 5 million views. But the whole thing was fabricated because neither the Huskies nor the NCAA has revealed any such investigation. However, Michael Jordan’s ex-teammate didn’t do any fact-checking before his blunt reply against the hoax report.
It claimed Hurley called officials “r—ded f—ots” after receiving a technical foul during UConn’s game against the Providence Friars 103-98 victory. The fake source stated the NCAA had audio and video evidence, and UConn supposedly planned to appeal the charges.
#BREAKING: UConn HC Dan Hurley is facing a possible season-long suspension for abuse of officials, per sources.
I’m told the after he received a technical foul during last night’s game against Providence, he called the officials, “r*tarded f*ggots.” The NCAA has audio and video… pic.twitter.com/I0OvrRP5eO
— Rob Reinhart (@RealRobReinhart) January 8, 2026
Harper, who won three championships with Jordan’s Bulls and two with Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s Lakers, has been observing UConn’s coach for years. Since he knew about Hurley’s character, he didn’t sugarcoat sharing his thoughts on the report. The former guard replied, “We all know that he can’t control his emotions.”
We all know that he can’t control his emotions
— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) January 8, 2026
It is true that he did shout from the sideline. But there is no credible outlet that has verified any investigation or slur allegations or shared any video clips.
Plus, the Huskies and NCAA haven’t revealed any such investigation, and Reinhart’s account has no ties to ESPN, On3, or any legitimate media organization.
However, Harper wasn’t alone in falling for the hoax. Thousands shared the post before realizing it was bogus. Actually, Hurley’s reputation is built on being outspoken from the sideline, which makes the fake report believable.
History says he cursed at referees after a loss to Florida earlier this year. He told Baylor coaches he hoped officials wouldn’t screw them like they screwed UConn.
Anyways, the incident serves as a reminder about social media misinformation and warns to always verify sources before reacting.
