[Cactus Jack]

Honestly, this is probably best for both parties.

Too many extreme changes (East to West Coast; college to pro game) made this a bad fit from a cultural and personality perspective. Regardless of what's being reported, I would think that this and, most importantly, the amount of control he had over the front office were the breaking points.

Hurley will have other pro opportunities and more time to build his brand in the college game.

When he inevitably makes the jump, it will be interesting to see how he does in the pro game and how much power his GM and front office give him. Like it or not, you aren't able to approach coaching college and professional players the same. I could also see him running into issues with the pro officials, because you can't berate them or use some of the intimidation tactics with them that you can get away with more at lower levels.

Short of something truly scandalous, even if he goes to the NBA and falls flat on his face, big time college programs will be lined up waiting to welcome him back.