Geno Auriemma sets NCAA record win as No. 2 UConn beats Fairleigh Dickinson
1 month ago

Geno Auriemma sets NCAA record win as No. 2 UConn beats Fairleigh Dickinson

LA Times  

UConn coach Geno Auriemma poses for a photograph with his past and present players and coaches after setting the NCAA all-time wins record Wednesday night in Storrs, Conn. Geno Auriemma soaked in the moment. “We never sat down and said hey let’s make a 40-year plan and see if we can make this happen,” Auriemma said. “I know it means a lot to a lot of people here at UConn that worked really, really hard to make it possible,” Auriemma said. I’m sure when the season’s over I’ll be able to look back on it and think about it.” Surrounded by the greatest players in UConn history, including Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Rebecca Lobo, Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey took in the incredible achievement in a postgame ceremony.

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UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat
1 month ago

UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat

NPR  

UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat toggle caption Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA history on Wednesday, earning the title "Greatest of All Time" — and a literal goat to go with it. The school's famous Dairy Bar sold three different …

Geno Auriemma takes over the GOAT mantle, plus Army’s CFP dreams
1 month ago

Geno Auriemma takes over the GOAT mantle, plus Army’s CFP dreams

New York Times  

In the modern era of women’s basketball, there is UConn — and by extension, Geno Auriemma — and there is everyone else. Last night, we saw the coronation: Auriemma is now the winningest coach in college basketball history. Two important points of that story you may not know: Auriemma grew up poor in rural Italy with no running water or …

The win record sets UConn’s Geno Auriemma apart. But his players’ legacies tell his greatness
1 month ago

The win record sets UConn’s Geno Auriemma apart. But his players’ legacies tell his greatness

New York Times  

STORRS, Conn. — If you thought UConn coach Geno Auriemma would immediately get all emotional and sentimental, then you probably haven’t been paying attention for the last 40 years. I’ll remember when they were 17 and the look in their eyes of, ‘Coach, can you help me do this?’ … Now we look back 40 years later, and I’ll say …

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory
1 month ago

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Auriemma broke a tie with former Stanford women’s coach Tara VanDerveer, earning his 1,217th career victory with an 85-41 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night. “It’s about coming here every day and trying to be better than we were yesterday.” He has spent four …

UConn’s Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC
1 month, 1 week ago

UConn’s Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! GREENSBORO, N.C. — UConn’s Geno Auriemma sounded more interested in getting his team ready to contend for a national championship than adding another coaching milestone to a Hall of Fame career. “I’m more of how do I put in position so they can feel like …

No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 UConn rolled to an 86-49 win over former conference rival South Florida on Sunday. Ashlynn Shade had 10 of UConn’s 30 points in the third quarter as the Huskies never trailed in the game. Takeaways South Florida: The Bulls’ top two scores in the …

UConn gives Geno Auriemma a 5-year contract extension, valued at $18.7 million
6 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn gives Geno Auriemma a 5-year contract extension, valued at $18.7 million

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — It looks like Geno Auriemma isn’t retiring anytime soon as UConn announced a five-year extension for its women’s basketball coach on Tuesday. Auriemma’s contract extension, which runs through 2029, is valued at $18.7 million over the five-year term and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. “I’d like to thank David …

U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women’s coaching award after UConn’s Geno Auriemma
8 months ago

U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women’s coaching award after UConn’s Geno Auriemma

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced Wednesday that it will name its annual women’s national coach of the year award after UConn’s Geno Auriemma. He has led UConn to 11 national championships and six perfect seasons, winning the USBA award six times, more than any other coach. Auriemma has compiled a 1,213-162 record, which gives him an …

Connecticut defeats Purdue to repeat as NCAA men’s basketball champions
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Connecticut defeats Purdue to repeat as NCAA men’s basketball champions

LA Times  

Connecticut delivered another dominant performance Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships. The Huskies limited the country’s second-best three-point shooting team to a mere seven shots behind the arc — Purdue only made one — while happily allowing 7-foot-4 AP Player of the Year Zach Edey to …

UConn’s Paige Bueckers humbled by praise from Geno Auriemma that she’s best in the country
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn’s Paige Bueckers humbled by praise from Geno Auriemma that she’s best in the country

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Paige Bueckers wasn’t sure how to initially react when UConn coach Geno Auriemma proclaimed her the best player in the country. Obviously he’s a great basketball mind, has a lot of love for the game, so you respect everything that he says.” Bueckers will be back on the court, along with her teammates, looking to back up …

Bueckers scored 32 and No. 3 seed UConn holds off No. 6 seed Syracuse 72-64.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bueckers scored 32 and No. 3 seed UConn holds off No. 6 seed Syracuse 72-64.

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says his team will go as far in the NCAA Tournament as Paige Bueckers will take them. “But it’s like when they happen and how they impact the game that’s so remarkable.” Aaliyah Edwards finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds and freshman KK Arnold had 10 points including a key 3-pointer late …

No. 3 seed UConn celebrates Auriemma’s 70th birthday with 86-64 first-round win over Jackson State
9 months ago

No. 3 seed UConn celebrates Auriemma’s 70th birthday with 86-64 first-round win over Jackson State

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — All-American Paige Bueckers and her teammates had a special gift for UConn coach Geno Auriemma on his 70th birthday — a 30th consecutive first-round win in the NCAA Tournament. “Happy birthday Grandpa,” Bueckers said at the post-game press conference, as her coach flicked water from his drinking cup in her direction. Ti’Ian Boler scored 25 points and …

UConn will begin its quest for a 12th national title as a No. 3 seed with an injury-depleted team
9 months ago

UConn will begin its quest for a 12th national title as a No. 3 seed with an injury-depleted team

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma has had years when he was very confident his team would be making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. “I’m not going to let it distract me or anything like that,” she said, “I’m still the same player, same teammate.” The 6-foot-3 Edwards will have to contend with Jackson State’s 6-6 center …

Geno Auriemma is in his 39th season at UConn and near 1,200 wins. He ponders the end of his career
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Geno Auriemma is in his 39th season at UConn and near 1,200 wins. He ponders the end of his career

Associated Press  

VILLANOVA, Pa. — The frame reserved for Geno Auriemma’s photo is empty — it rests atop two display cases of autographed UConn basketballs to the right of a collection of Joel Embiid memorabilia — inside a suburban Philadelphia sandwich shop. “It says, ‘Coming soon, Geno Auriemma.’” The reason for the blank space: Auriemma has yet to visit the store — …

UConn basketball coach Geno Auriemma forced to change strategy after injuries and 5-3 start
1 year ago

UConn basketball coach Geno Auriemma forced to change strategy after injuries and 5-3 start

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn basketball coach Geno Auriemma thought he’d put together the pieces to make a strong run at a 12th national championship this season. “If somebody put a big puzzle on the floor in front of you and there were pieces missing, but they told you they’re on the floor here somewhere, go find them, that’s different than …

UConn stands alone, earning ranking in women’s basketball poll for record 566th consecutive week
1 year, 1 month ago

UConn stands alone, earning ranking in women’s basketball poll for record 566th consecutive week

Associated Press  

Geno Auriemma has seen hundreds of players come through UConn over the past 30 years. The eighth-ranked Huskies passed Tennessee on Monday, earning a spot in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for a record 566th consecutive week, breaking a tie with the Lady Vols for the most all-time. “Players come and go and eras come and go, but what …

Women’s hoops might rule UConn, but men vying for 5th title
1 year, 8 months ago

Women’s hoops might rule UConn, but men vying for 5th title

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Ask some college sports fans what they think of when the name “UConn” comes up and the first probably isn’t the men’s basketball program, despite being one win away from its fifth national title. “If you ever come to our practice facility, you see banners and trophies — the women have 11 — so it’s big shoes to …

UConn, Baylor meet 2 years after close March Madness clash
1 year, 9 months ago

UConn, Baylor meet 2 years after close March Madness clash

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Baylor supporters still insist there was a foul or two that should have been called on the final possession of the Bears’ 2021 women’s NCAA Tournament regional final against UConn. Just four players who were were on the court for the 2021 game are expected to play Monday night — UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards and Aubrey Griffin and …

UConn opens March Madness run with 95-52 rout of Vermont
1 year, 9 months ago

UConn opens March Madness run with 95-52 rout of Vermont

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma was a bit concerned about how this group of Huskies might respond to the pressure of the NCAA Tournament. Aaliyah Edwards scored a career-high 28 points, Dorka Juhasz added a double-double and the second-seeded Huskies routed the 15th seeded Catamounts 95-52 on Saturday, giving Connecticut a 29th straight win in the tournament’s opening …

Staley, Auriemma could meet next year for another title
2 years, 8 months ago

Staley, Auriemma could meet next year for another title

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma hugged at midcourt after South Carolina ended UConn’s undefeated run in NCAA championship games. It was the first time the coaches had met on women basketball’s biggest stage and may not be the last with so many talented players returning for both teams next season, including the last two AP Players of the …

1st-timer Arizona joins mainstays in women’s NCAA Final Four
3 years, 8 months ago

1st-timer Arizona joins mainstays in women’s NCAA Final Four

Associated Press  

Arizona has been having fun and playing good basketball, all the way to its first women’s NCAA Final Four. 1 overall seed Stanford in the first game Friday night in the Alamodome, where UConn beat the Cardinal for the 2010 title the only other team the Final Four was played in San Antonio. The Cardinal’s first Final Four since 2017 …

UConn routs Butler 103-35, Auriemma passes Summitt in wins
3 years, 11 months ago

UConn routs Butler 103-35, Auriemma passes Summitt in wins

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says he would rather still be coaching against the late Pat Summitt than moving past her on the all-time wins list. “It’s ironic that it plays out the way it played out, because to be honest with you, I didn’t think I’d be coaching long enough to be in this position.” Olivia Nelson-Ododa …

UConn’s Auriemma: Schools need NCAA Tournament this season
3 years, 11 months ago

UConn’s Auriemma: Schools need NCAA Tournament this season

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma says playing an NCAA Tournament this year, at least on the men’s side, is a fiscal necessity for most schools. The Hall of Famer was responding Monday to comments by Baylor coach Kim Mulkey, who said she believes the college basketball season will continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic because of “the …

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