UConn Huskies men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley celebrated with his team after advancing to the national championship with a victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday.
But not everyone in the Indianapolis crowd was excited to see Hurley get back to the title game for the third time in four years.
Hurley was getting ready to speak to CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. When freshman Braylon Mullins wrapped up his talk, Hurley headbutted the player appearing to call back to his interaction with a referee immediately after the win over the Duke Blue Devils.
The crowd booed Hurley as he stepped up to the mic.
“The start to the game and the finish to the game,” Hurley began to say about Mullins with the boos being picked up on the CBS broadcast. “I don’t know what … are they booing? The headbutt? I don’t know what they’re booing.”
Hurley’s intensity has drawn criticism and praise from college basketball fans. Since he took over the UConn job from Kevin Ollie before the 2018-19 season, he’s helped the Huskies regain national prominence.
He’s only had one losing season with the Huskies – his first year in which they went 16-17. It was a two-year improvement for the school that was hit with sanctions for the last two years of Ollie’s tenure.
Now, he’s doing something that no coach has done in a very long time – getting back to the national title game quickly. Roy Williams got back to the national final in two straight years with the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2016 and 2017. Brad Stevens led the Butler Bulldogs to back-to-back appearances in 2010 and 2011. Billy Donovan won two-in-a-row in 2006 and 2007.
The last coach to have three appearances in four years was Mike Krzyzewski with Duke, but he went to three straight from 1990 to 1992. He won two of those titles in 1991 and 1992.
UConn will look to hoist the trophy again on Monday night against the Michigan Wolverines.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/an-in-ground-pool-in-a-backyard.jpg?id=61482727&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C180%2C0%2C181"/><br/><br/><p>Summer might be winding down, but if you've got a pool in your backyard, now's not the time to tune out! Starting next month, new province-wide <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-outdoor-pool-rules-changing">rules for residential outdoor pools</a> are coming into effect in Quebec, and not following them could land you with a hefty fine.</p><p>As of September 30, 2025, all residential outdoor pools in Quebec — including in-ground, above-ground, inflatable, and temporary setups — will need to meet safety standards that were initially rolled out <a href="https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cr/S-3.1.02,%20r.%201" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">in 2010</a>. </p><p>Although these regulations have existed for over a decade, they previously only applied to new pools installed after 2010. But come fall, that exemption is gone, and every pool will need to be up to code, regardless of when they were installed or bought.</p><p>The change is part of an effort to make pools safer for everyone — and especially kids — in the province. The government wants to <a href="https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/affaires-municipales/publications/ministere/securite_piscines_residentielles/GUI_InspecteurPiscineResidentielle.pdf">prevent possible drownings</a> by tightening up regulations, particularly for backyard setups that might seem safe but that actually pose drowning risks.</p><p>Quebec pool owners are encouraged to get familiar with these new rules and take the necessary steps to comply before the deadline, which is fast approaching.</p><p>Exactly what you need to do, however, depends on the type of pool you have at home.</p><h2>In-ground pools</h2><p>For in-ground and semi-in-ground pools, the rules are pretty straightforward: they must be fully enclosed by a fence that's at least 1.2 metres high. The pool's own walls don't count, even if they're relatively tall, and hedges and bushes won't qualify, either.</p><p>In some cases, <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6841707">your property itself</a> or existing barriers might qualify under certain conditions. </p><p>Any gates or doors providing access to the pool area also need to close automatically and have a functional latch. Plus, they must be designed in a way so that they can't be climbed.</p><p>These pools are also required to have an easily-accessible ladder or steps for getting in and out of the water.</p><h2>Above-ground pools</h2><p>When it comes to above-ground pools, you might be off the hook for a fence if the pool walls are at least 1.2 metres high and difficult to climb — these can count as a natural barrier. If not, the pool must be surrounded by a fence.</p><p>Plus, if your setup includes a ladder or deck, those parts must be secured or appropriately blocked. </p><h2>Inflatable or temporary pools</h2><p>As for inflatable or temporary pools, if they're deeper than 60 centimetres (around two feet), they still need to be surrounded by a fence, no matter how long they're set up for. In some cases, you may even need a municipal permit, even if the pool's just for the summer.<br/></p><p>In all cases, keep anything that could be used to climb away from the pool fence — so no grills, picnic benches, trash bins, or planters within a metre of it.</p><p>And if your pool has a diving board, there's one more rule: it must meet <a href="https://hudson.quebec/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NAP_ReglPiscineResi_EN-VS.pdf">BNQ safety standards</a> to reduce the risk of serious spinal injuries, so double-check that your setup is compliant.</p><p>Some cities may have extra requirements, too, so it pays to check in with your municipality to see what exact rules apply where you live.<br/></p><p>Ignore this, and you could be hit with a fine: $500–$700, possibly hitting $1,000 if you've already been warned and haven't fixed things.</p><p>So, if you want to splash around without stressing, now's the time to double-check your setup. Call your municipality, inspect your pool's safety, and make sure you're ahead of the change!</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
