When Dan Hurley reaches for that orange bottle, it’s already game over. Just ask the diehards on Reddit or X—where one fan famously quipped, “That’s just piss. Best intimidation in the game.” The legend of Hurley’s mystery drink started back in 2023, and whether it’s Gatorade, magic potion, or pure psychological warfare, one thing’s for sure: when he takes a sip, UConn doesn’t lose.
“I drink pi-s.”
That’s essentially what Dan Hurley admitted, according to a recent post on X by Hurley Mania. The UConn coach’s supposed confession—“I just took a sip of my p-ss”—sent the internet into a frenzy. One user summed up the collective shock: “Oh my god, he admit it.” But this wasn’t the first time Hurley’s courtside hydration habits had sparked debate.
“I just took a sip of my piss”-Dan Hurley oh my god he admit it
— HurleyMania (@HurleyMania) March 6, 2025
Back in 2023, a viral post dissected his choice of beverage—an oddly colored liquid in an orange bottle. By 2024, the internet had turned the mystery into a full-blown conspiracy. Reddit threads were filled with theories about what exactly Hurley drank in high-pressure moments. Was it some bizarre superstition? A secret performance enhancer? Or, as one user famously declared: “Hurley pulled out the piss bottle.”
Well, Hurley himself has now revived that conspiracy. Detailing his actual pregame routine, he explained, “So now I go like, about 90 minutes before game, I tip off, I go mushroom coffee with a little MCT. Brain octane into the coffee, you know, just to get that extra advantage over whoever I’m coaching against. And then during the game, I’ll go with a bulletproof Mentalist blend.”
It’s the kind of regimen that might not sound unusual—until you throw in the speculation surrounding Hurley’s game-time beverages. But beyond the theatrics, his message is clear: he’s willing to do whatever it takes to gain an edge. And he expects his players to adopt the same mentality.
That mindset will be crucial as UConn prepares for March. “When you’re a player/coach at UConn, when you get to March, you’re convinced you’re supposed to win,” Hurley said, reinforcing the winning culture. His Huskies currently sit atop the Big East standings, making them strong contenders heading into the tournament.
With the postseason approaching, Hurley is focusing on what went wrong earlier in the season—and how to fix it. Reflecting on UConn’s previous matchup with Marquette, he pointed to turnovers as a key issue. “Try not to turn the ball over 25 times like we did when we played Marquette the first time,” he stated bluntly.
Hurley knows Marquette’s aggressive defensive approach is a problem. “Teams like Marquette, they don’t cooperate with you,” he said. “They’ve taken advantage of one of our vulnerabilities, which is not having the handlers to deal with full-court pressure, the half-court pressure… we’ve tried a number of different things.” His solution? Build confidence in his ball-handlers and prepare alternative strategies. “You have to be able to do some of that versus those guys because they’ll just… destroy you.”
UConn showed resilience in their latest meeting, securing a crucial 81-53 win over Marquette. Alex Karaban led the charge with 21 points, including a dagger three-pointer with 23.7 seconds left. Tristen Newton added 15 points, while Samson Johnson contributed a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Huskies dominated the glass, outrebounding Marquette 44-29 and holding them to a dismal 3-for-22 from beyond the arc.
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