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College Basketball News / The Spun / September 8
Geno Auriemma Criticized For 'Disgraceful' Comments On College Sports
UConn Huskies head women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, who has made tens of millions of dollars coaching college athletes, believes NCAA sports are “dying” because of everything going on these days.
College Basketball News / HITC / September 5
Geno Auriemma bluntly breaks down why modern college athletes are ‘fragile’
Legendary UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma recently addressed the notion that college athletes today are fragile. Geno Auriemma has forgotten more about coaching basketball at the collegiate level than most people will ever know.
Why Geno Auriemma was ‘in heaven’ after Paige Bueckers’ two-week silence during UConn days
Before becoming a star in the WNBA, Paige Bueckers was a crucial member of the UConn Huskies basketball program. Paige Bueckers spent her entire NCAA career while donning the UConn Huskies jersey under the leadership of legendary coach Geno Auriemma.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / September 5
'Dying': UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma Sounds Alarm Over the State of College Sports in Blunt Admission
College sports as we know them have changed dramatically over the last few years. Players can now earn money from their name, image, and likeness, move between programs through the transfer portal and, in some cases, even turn to the courts when NCAA eligibility rules stand in their way.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
'Career Right Now is at Crossroads': Geno Auriemma Reveals Why He Tore Into Paige Bueckers After Tennessee Loss
When Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies lost the national championship to the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2022, UConn legends like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, and Breanna Stewart went to the team’s hotel to console the Huskies.
'You’ll Ruin Your Relationship With Her': Insider Reveals Geno Auriemma’s Advice About Paige Bueckers for Jose Fernandez That Shaped Wings Culture
After a disastrous 2025 season where the Dallas Wings finished last in the league with a 10-34 record under Chris Koclanes, it was clear that Paige Bueckers was worthy of the hype.
College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / August 21
New details reveal how the Lady Vols’ upset win over UConn in 2025 led to Geno Auriemma going psycho on one of his players
In 2025, the Lady Vols upset UConn, and it led to Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma going full psycho on one of his best players. The top moment for the Lady Vols during the Kim Caldwell era was easily the upset win over UConn in early 2025.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / August 20
New Docuseries Explains Why Geno Auriemma Is Relentlessly Driven to Win
Talk about first impressions. When Geno Auriemma sat down for his first interview with co-director Matthew Hamachek for the docuseries “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies,” it didn’t exactly go smoothly.
Geno Auriemma drops unfiltered truth about Paige Bueckers live on radio
Just a few days before the UConn documentary leak, Geno Auriemma shared his honest view on Paige Bueckers and their time together. Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma spent five years together at UConn, navigating severe injuries, immense pressure, and national media scrutiny.
The Swin Cash Stakes: Why an Executive Blueprint Makes Her LA’s Ultimate Prize
When you track the landscape of modern professional basketball from a national perspective, you learn to spot the difference between standard operators and culture-shifters.
Connecticut Huskies News / The Spun / July 7
Geno Auriemma Shoots Down Narrative About WNBA's Caitlin Clark Treatment
Much has been said and written about the treatment Caitlin Clark gets in the WNBA, particularly in the wake of the recent incident with Alyssa Thomas. But UConn head coach Geno Auriemma wants to make one thing clear as to the narrative surrounding her.
College Basketball News / HerSportsNation / June 12
'Difficult to Replace': Geno Auriemma Reflects on Jamelle Elliott’s Departure From UConn
Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma was disappointed with an announcement on Thursday, when the University of Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball team assistant coach Jamelle Elliott left the program.
College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / May 5
Geno Auriemma opens up about dispute with Dawn Staley
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma reflected Monday on his game-ending dispute with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley at the end of a Final Four
Geno Auriemma says he was a ‘dumba–‘ for confronting Dawn Staley
UConn coach Geno Auriemma offered another statement on his confrontation with Dawn Staley during last month’s NCAA Tournament. Auriemma spoke to the media on Monday for the first time since his outburst at the end of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 7
UConn's Geno Auriemma issues statement, finally apologizes to Dawn Staley
The two giants of the sport were involved in a heated exchange that Auriemma started during the postgame handshake line following South Carolina's win.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 7
Dawn Staley releases statement addressing tense exchange with Geno Auriemma
Staley vowed to address the situation in due time, as she didn't want to drive attention away from what happened on the court.
Connecticut Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6
South Carolina fans sent Geno Auriemma a clear message
South Carolina Gamecocks fans do not appear eager to accept UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s apology. Gamecocks fans made themselves heard loud and clear during Sunday’s national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 5
Dawn Staley says she'll address Geno Auriemma in due time
Staley's team took down her nemesis. However, her heated postgame exchange with Auriemma may have stolen the spotlight from what actually mattered.
College Basketball (W) News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4
Multiple journalists point out key problem with Geno Auriemma's apology
UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma issued an apology for his actions at the end of Friday’s Final Four game against South Carolina, but many noticed one thing was missing.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 4
Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley
Connecticut Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma is ready to make amends.
College Basketball (W) News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4
Sideline video reveals Dawn Staley's message for Geno Auriemma after heated confrontation
Dawn Staley had a strong message for Geno Auriemma during their confrontation on Friday night.
Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 4
Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss
Auriemma knows it's a matter of time before Strong leads the team back to the top.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 4
South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma
The legendary UConn coach claimed that his colleague didn't shake his hand pre-game, to which Staley had a simple response.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 4
UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season
There will be no perfect season for the UConn women's basketball team. The Huskies' quest for an undefeated, championship season came to an emphatic end on Friday night in a 62-48 loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 29
UConn's Sarah Strong outduels Hannah Hidalgo in Elite Eight win over Notre Dame
Strong showed why she's UConn's next big star during the Elite Eight at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Sunday.
Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / March 1
Will UConn women win it all after completing another perfect regular season?
There are few dynasties in major North American sports more consistently impressive — and dominant — than the UConn women's basketball team. They might be on their way to yet another national championship this season.
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