Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma blasts own behavior in Dawn Staley clash: "I feel like a dumbass"

David Schiavone — Tue, 05 May 2026 22:29:23 +0200

Geno Auriemma has won enough, lost enough and coached long enough to know when a moment gets away from him. That is what made his reaction after UConn’s Final Four defeat to South Carolina so striking. For a coach who has spent decades shaping women’s college basketball, the regret was almost immediate.

Geno Auriemma admits mistake after heated Dawn Staley clash in Final Four

SAM — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:20:29 +0200

For most of the night, the story inside the arena was South Carolina Gamecocks delivering a composed, physical performance to end UConn Huskies women's basketball's perfect season.

The reason Geno Auriemma was infuriated with Dawn Staley leading up to altercation

Matias Wodner — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:47:56 +0200

Yet again, Dawn Staley's South Carolina team put together an epic win in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Facing off against the tournament favorite UConn Huskies, Staley's squad shut down head coach Geno Auriemma's high-powered offense and earned a spot in the National Championship.

UConn vs. South Carolina: Auriemma, Staley face off in high-stakes Final Four rematch

SAM — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:02:44 +0200

The long shadow cast by two of women's college basketball's greatest coaches will loom large as the University of Connecticut and South Carolina prepare to renew their rivalry in the 2026 NCAA Final Four.

"How many arenas are we gonna sell out with that?": Geno Auriemma eviscerates NCAA tournament conditions

RAÍZ — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:54:32 +0200

According to legendary UConn women's basketball coachGeno Auriemma, the NCAA is currently fumbling on the details regarding the environments of the Sweet 16.

Azzi Fudd turns heads in stunning swimsuit photos: A new side of the basketball star

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:52:27 +0100

The noise inside the arena builds with every possession, and Azzi Fudd looks like she belongs in that moment.

Geno Auriemma lashes out at UConn critics: "It turns out we play really, really well"

RAÍZ — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:15:59 +0100

Geno Auriemma isn't one to stay quiet, especially when defending his players. As the NCAA Tournament approaches, the UConn Huskies head coach emphasized that what matters isn't the conference they compete in, but the team's overall quality.

Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies secure top seed following Big East title win

RAÍZ — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:01:58 +0100

The UConn Huskies women's basketball earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament after completing another dominant run capped by a commanding Big East tournament championship under coach Geno Auriemma.

Geno Auriemma continues to 'mourn' the absence of Paige Bueckers, and the Dallas Wings star can't believe it

SAM — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:22:06 +0100

The UConn Huskies women's basketball team once again proved its dominance, completing a flawless 31-0 regular season - the ninth undefeated regular season in program history.

The UConn nightmare that Geno Auriemma wants to avoid: a heartbreaking defeat after a perfect season

LAPRESSE — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:02:54 +0100

UConn completed its 11th undefeated regular season with a victory over St. John's on Sunday night and is nine wins from repeating as national champion with a seventh perfect season.

The raw confession about the ordeal of Azzi Fudd that shakes UConn

RAÍZ — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:03:27 +0100

Tickets to see Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena sold out well in advance. It would be the last time fans could see the player wearing number 35 on her jersey.

Azzi Fudd makes UConn history while surpassing Paige Bueckers with a defining record

George Gordillo — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:20:17 +0100

The UConn Huskies have once again solidified their position as the gold standard of women's college basketball. Entering the mid-point of the 2025-26 season with a flawless 18-0 record, the program has seamlessly transitioned from a national championship campaign into what looks like a potential dynasty. Last year's title run was famously led by Paige Bueckers, who has since moved on to become the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year, but the current squad is proving they have plenty of firepower in her absence.

The unspoken secret behind UConn's unprecedented season

RAÍZ — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0100

Legendary teams in sports are forged through coaches and players who set a clear objective and, from the very beginning, display a sense of unity that becomes unbreakable as the season unfolds.

Paige Bueckers moved on but one KK Arnold moment said a lot about where UConn stands now

Valeria Sosa — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:09:10 +0100

It was hard for UConn fans not to wonder where the program would stand afterPaige Bueckersmade the leap to the WNBA. The Huskies were still riding the momentum of winning an NCAA championship after nine long years, a run defined by a roster carefully built by Geno Auriemma and led by Paige's presence on and off the court.

Geno Auriemma elevates Paige Bueckers' ambitions and sees her as possible USA successor to Sue Bird

RAÍZ — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:58:14 +0100

UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma recently praised WNBA superstarPaige Bueckers suggesting she possesses the talent and character to emerge as a leading guard for USA Basketball, and perhaps, replace the vacant spot left by Sue Bird's retirement.

UConn and Geno Auriemma move on from Paige Bueckers after finding a new star: Who is Sarah Strong?

SAM — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:53:34 +0100

After Paige Bueckers delivered the 2025 national championship, Geno Auriemma has wasted no time declaring Sarah Strong the next undisputed leader of the University of Connecticut women's basketball program.

Paige Bueckers: What Jose Fernandez's coaching means for her future with Dallas Wings

RAÍZ — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:26:21 +0100

After four seasons under Geno Auriemma's demanding system at UConn, Paige Bueckers knows what structure looks like. Now she steps into a Dallas Wings organization that has struggled to find stability.

Paige Bueckers let her emotions take over stealing the spotlight during the UConn Huskies game

Valeria Sosa — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:29:01 +0100

Paige Bueckers might have graduated, but that didn't stop her from showing up to UConn's season opener - a night packed with excitement, nerves, and a few emotional surprises. The Huskies are on a mission to defend their championship title, and Paige wasn't going to miss it for the world. Though she's no longer wearing the blue and white, her bond with the team runs deep - her best friends are still part of the roster, her connection with Geno Auriemma remains strong, and, of course, her girlfriend, Azzi Fudd, is one of the most promising stars heading into the new season.

Paige Bueckers supports girlfriend Azzi Fudd at UConn season opener vs. Louisville

RAÍZ — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:00:40 +0100

The UConn women's basketball season began with more than just another win. It opened with a familiar face courtside and a moment that had fans talking across Storrs and beyond.

Geno Auriemma has a serious message for the Dallas Wings after wasting Paige Bueckers' talent

RAÍZ — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:50:09 +0200

UConn legend Geno Auriemma has issued a warning to the Dallas Wings following their horrific 10-34 season, urging the organization not to waste the potential of the WNBA star Paige Bueckers.

Paige Bueckers earns WNBA honors, but Coach Geno Auriemma expresses concern

SAM — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:51:52 +0200

There's more to Paige Bueckers' rookie year than her WNBA accolades suggest. While the Dallas Wings guard was recently named to the 2025 WNBA All-Rookie Team, her former coach at UConn, Geno Auriemma, hinted that all may not be well beneath the surface.

Did Azzi Fudd snub Paige Bueckers? A game with Geno Auriemma may Have revealed an uncomfortable truth

RAÍZ — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 22:25:15 +0200

Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers' relationship is one of the most talked-about stories in women's basketball. The Dallas Wings star and the UConn guard first bonded during their Huskies days and recently went public as a couple. But a lighthearted podcast segment with Geno Auriemma may have raised a few eyebrows-and even sparked whispers of tension.

Paige Bueckers reveals the WNBA GOAT while the future rookie of the year shines alone as the Wings stumble toward a lost season

George Gordillo — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:46:29 +0200

With just a few games left in the 2025 WNBA season, the Dallas Wings are mired in a rough stretch, suffering a 100-78 loss to the Atlanta Dream on August 27, marking their seventh straight defeat and a 2-13 record over their last 15 games. Their 9-31 record matches last season's mark, which was the second-worst in the league behind the Los Angeles Sparks, earning them the No. 1 overall pick used to draft Paige Bueckers. Fresh off a national championship with UConn, where she lost only 13 of 126 games over four years, Bueckers is navigating uncharted territory with the Wings' struggles.

Azzi Fudd leaves non-UConn fans rattled after casually draining half-court shots with flawless form

Valeria Sosa — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:33:50 +0200

UConn fans may still be feeling the loss of Paige Bueckers, who was a driving force behind the Huskies' return to NCAA championship glory. Under Geno Auriemma's guidance, that roster became one of the most iconic in recent program history. And while some stars graduated, several big names remain-hungry to chase another title.

ESPY Awards 2025 Nominees: Who are the athletes competing for this year's awards?

PATRICK SPENCER — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:06:51 +0200

The ESPY Awards are the Oscars of sport. Same city, same place, same luxuries, but the nominees are elite athletes instead of actors, actresses, make-up artists and directors. It is the gala of sport

How Angel Reese became a basketball icon without UConn's spotlight

SAM — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:50:55 +0200

Angel Reese didn't need a UConn jersey to become a basketball icon as she chose a different path, away from Geno Auriemma's storied program, and made her mark all the same.

Paige Bueckers makes a painful decision when she 'erases' Geno Auriemma and UConn from her present in Dallas

SAM — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:12:38 +0200

Paige Bueckers is just 13 games into her rookie WNBA season, and already, she's moving on from her time in the NCAA with the UConn Huskies with a quiet change that sparked an emotional reaction among fans.

Paige Bueckers defies referee after emotional reaction in a win that left Geno Auriemma with only one minor critique

SAM — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:42:20 +0200

There's something about Connecticut that brings out the best in Paige Bueckers. In five collegiate seasons at UConn, she never lost a game at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Paige Bueckers no longer has Geno Auriemma by her side and is relying on another professional to help her deal with her demons

SAM — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:59:04 +0200

Paige Bueckers, the Dallas Wings' standout rookie and former UConn sensation, has transitioned from a college basketball prodigy to a professional athlete under the intense scrutiny of the WNBA spotlight.

Portnoy reignites old Geno Auriemma remark amid Clark's WNBA breakout

SAM — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 02:23:56 +0200

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently spotlighted a controversial comment from legendary Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma, resurfacing a critique about Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's fit in the WNBA.