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NBA draft success sends UConn’s Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban to new teams, boosting Coach Dan Hurley’s program pride — but off the court, his White House appearance at Trump’s birthday bash has stirred controversy. Seated prominently and shaking hands with the president, Hurley praised the event’s unity and even joked about playing hoops on the South Lawn. While he’s unaffiliated and known for loving combat sports, his role as a beloved state employee in Connecticut has put his actions under scrutiny. Critics question whether he fully grasped the political weight of his presence — not for wrongdoing, but for the image he projects as a public figure.

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