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The Michigan Wolverines women’s basketball team started their 2026-27 season on a tone nobody expected. In their season opener, Barnes Arico’s team defeated Geno Auriemma’s UConn Huskies in a historic win.

College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / November 7

'I’m Disappointed': Geno Auriemma Reveals Unfiltered Thoughts After Michigan Defeats No. 2 UConn in Season Opener

Under Geno Auriemma, the No. 2-ranked UConn Huskies went undefeated during the 2025-26 regular season. But with Azzi Fudd now in the WNBA and Sarah Strong expected to take the torch, it took the Huskies just two games to suffer their first loss of the 2026-27 NCAA season.

College Basketball News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 6

UConn's Geno Auriemma Sounds Off After Michigan Loss

Legendary head coach Geno Auriemma is looking to get his UConn Huskies back to another championship. UConn is currently ranked No.2, only behind South Carolina.

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Geno Auriemma Calls Out UConn’s 'Deeply Disappointing' Reality As Sarah Strong Wastes No Time Throwing Herself Under the Bus

UConn’s loss to No. 5 Michigan was more than an early-season upset. The No. 2 Huskies had a chance to make a statement against one of the country’s best teams, but their defensive breakdowns and Sarah Strong’s foul trouble left Geno Auriemma with plenty to question afterward.

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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.

Sarah Strong Fouls Out, UConn’s ‘Sloppy’ Play & More As Michigan Hands Geno Auriemma & Co. Major Upset

The No. 5-ranked Michigan Wolverines punched above its weight on Thursday night, snapping a 14-game losing streak against top-five opponents with a statement win over the No.

College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / November 1

'More Agitated Than Normal': Geno Auriemma Reveals What’s Making Him Anxious Ahead of UConn’s Season Opener

Geno Auriemma has won 12 national championships and spent more than four decades building UConn into a women’s basketball powerhouse. By now, every new season should feel like business as usual.

'Leaving the Back Door Open': Geno Auriemma Offers His Perspective on Allisha Gray Playing Through Left-Hand Injury in Historic Win

Before the Atlanta Dream levelled the series against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, the Dream held a players-only meeting for their do-or-die clash.

College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Geno Auriemma Voices Frustration With UConn Freshman as Huskies Wrap Undefeated Exhibition Run

Just a few seconds after the second half started, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma subbed out Jana El Alfy and put in a freshman named Olivia Vukosa. The UConn coach wanted a strong frontcourt reinforcement who could collect rebounds and challenge an opponent in the paint.

College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / October 25

'A More Vocal Team': Geno Auriemma Sets Clear Expectations for UConn This Season

In January 1981, the Army Black Knights beat the UConn Huskies 66-57. It would be the first and last time it broke the Huskies’ heart. Four years later, Geno Auriemma took over UConn’s head coaching role and faced the Army in 2007, 22 years later.

Geno Auriemma’s UConn Blueprint Could Fuel Gabby Williams’ Valkyries Comeback as Atlanta Moves Within 2 Wins of WNBA Title

With a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals following a dominant 97-71 victory in Game 3, the Atlanta Dream sit just two wins away from their first championship in franchise history.

College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / October 21

Geno Auriemma Sets the Record Straight on UConn’s Rotation as Injured Player Returns Against Texas

UConn played its second preseason exhibition game and routed Texas 83-61. While Texas was able to keep things competitive in the first half, the Huskies under Geno Auriemma took control in the second half.

'Some Bad Decisions': Geno Auriemma Makes Honest UConn Admission After Sarah Strong, Jovana Popovic Shine Against Texas

Usually, UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma does not get a perspective on where his team stands ahead of the season. This is because preseason games are reserved for playing behind closed doors or against low-level opponents.

Geno Auriemma Addresses Huskies’ Leadership Without Paige Bueckers After UConn Beats Texas in Exhibition Game

Geno Auriemma did not spend Monday night talking about scorelines. Paige Bueckers is long gone, UConn is rebuilding, and the exhibition against Texas was the first real look at who runs this team now.

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College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / October 18

'You Selfish Little Sh*t': Geno Auriemma Reveals His Lesser-Known Exchange With Former WNBA Champion

Geno Auriemma, like every coach, appreciates players who understand their roles and do what the team needs without questioning every instruction. But Svetlana Abrosimova was not always that kind of player.

Geno Auriemma delivers ‘all-timer’ quote after UConn win over Syracuse

Geno Auriemma didn’t even wait for the regular season to start before delivering a classic Geno line. UConn handled business with an 88-60 win over Syracuse, showing off their crazy roster depth right away.

College Basketball News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Geno Auriemma Voices Opinion on His Freshman Players After UConn Defeat Syracuse in Preseason Exhibition

The Hall of Fame Series Exhibition game on Monday at Mohegan Sun Arena saw the UConn women’s basketball team defeat Syracuse 88-60 in a predominantly one-sided game.

Geno Auriemma Reveals Why He Rooted Against Paige Bueckers & Co. in the Playoffs

After sweeping the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, in the semifinals, the cast of the Golden State Valkyries hugged each other. Perhaps those smiles on their faces were of ecstasy at reaching the Finals, or maybe it was their first assurance that they had proven their doubters wrong.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 7

Geno Auriemma finally apologizes to Dawn Staley

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.

Dawn Staley releases statement addressing tense exchange with Geno Auriemma

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 7

Staley releases statement addressing tense exchange with Auriemma

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.

Dawn Staley responds to a reporter’s awkward USC-South Carolina mix-up

South Carolina's Dawn Staley makes admission after loss to UCLA

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

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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.

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 4

Geno Auriemma apologizes for classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

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.

Multiple journalists point out key problem with Auriemma's apology

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with Auriemma

Sideline video reveals Staley's message for Auriemma after confrontation

Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

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Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 4

Auriemma issues Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

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.

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 4

Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with Geno Auriemma

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.

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Geno Auriemma goes at Dawn Staley in heated postgame confrontation

Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 4

UConn's Geno Auriemma has meltdown during Huskies' loss

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.

Geno Auriemma goes at Dawn Staley in heated postgame confrontation

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 29

UConn's Strong outduels Hidalgo in Elite Eight win over Notre Dame

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.

UConn returns to Final Four after rolling past Notre Dame

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Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / March 1

Will UConn women win it all after another perfect regular season?

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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