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sports1 year ago

Geno Auriemma's Unmatched Legacy: UConn's Winning Maestro

Geno Auriemma has cemented his legacy as the winningest coach in college basketball history, achieving his 1,217th victory with UConn's women's basketball team. Since taking over the program in 1985, Auriemma transformed it from a struggling team into a dominant dynasty, winning 11 national championships and reaching 23 Final Fours. His coaching style, though demanding, has been credited with significantly improving his players both on and off the court. Auriemma's record-breaking career was celebrated by 63 alumnae, highlighting his lasting impact on the sport.

via Sports Illustrated|
#coaching-legacy#college-basketball#geno-auriemma
sports1 year ago

"Top 2024 Prospect Sarah Strong Chooses UConn Women's Basketball Over Duke and North Carolina"

Sarah Strong, the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2024, has committed to UConn women’s basketball over Duke and North Carolina. The 6-foot-2 forward from North Carolina led her high school team to an undefeated season and chose UConn to develop under coach Geno Auriemma. UConn's 2024 recruiting class now includes three top 20 prospects, and Strong is expected to make an immediate impact as the team looks to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss in the Final Four.

via Hartford Courant|
#college-basketball#geno-auriemma#recruiting
sports1 year ago

"Notre Dame Ends UConn's Gampel Streak Amidst Injuries: Game Recap and Viewing Details"

No. 15 Notre Dame snapped the UConn women's basketball team's 13-game winning streak with an 82-67 victory, led by a standout performance from Hannah Hidalgo who scored 34 points. UConn's Paige Bueckers struggled after being poked in the eye, while Aaliyah Edwards led the team with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a strong start, UConn's lack of depth and offensive struggles ultimately led to their defeat.

via Hartford Courant|
#geno-auriemma#hannah-hidalgo#notre-dame
sports2 years ago

UConn Women's Basketball: Muhl Family's Journey and Reunion with Ball State

Croatian sisters Nika and Hana Muhl faced off on the basketball court as UConn played against Ball State. The Muhl family traveled from Croatia to witness the game, with the parents wearing opposing team gear. Hana, playing for Ball State, outscored her sister, Nika, from UConn. Despite the competitive nature of the game, the family remained supportive and proud of both sisters. The experience highlighted the real stories and emotions of college athletes and the sacrifices they make to pursue their dreams.

via Hartford Courant|
#college-athletes#croatian-pride#muhl-family
sports2 years ago

UConn women's basketball hits 30-year low in rankings

The UConn women's basketball team has dropped to 17th in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, marking their worst ranking in 30 years. This ends a 357-week streak of being ranked in the top 15, the second longest in poll history. Despite their struggles due to injuries, South Carolina remains the unanimous No. 1 choice. UCLA, NC State, Iowa, and Texas round out the top five. UConn's three losses have come against UCLA, NC State, and Texas, all of which are now in the top five.

via ESPN|
#ap-poll-ranking#geno-auriemma#ncaa-basketball
sports2 years ago

UCLA dominates UConn in Cayman Islands showdown

The UConn women's basketball team suffered a 78-67 loss to UCLA in the Cayman Islands Classic, with the Bruins dominating the game from start to finish. UCLA's strong shooting and rebounding outperformed UConn in nearly every aspect of the game. Paige Bueckers led the Huskies with 31 points, but the team struggled to find contributions from other players. UConn will face unranked Kansas in their next game.

via Hartford Courant|
#cayman-islands-classic#geno-auriemma#paige-bueckers
sports2 years ago

Azzi Fudd's Season Cut Short by Devastating Knee Injury

Azzi Fudd, junior guard for UConn women's basketball, will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to a medial meniscal tear and an anterior cruciate ligament tear in her right knee. Fudd's injury occurred during practice, and she will undergo surgery at a later date. Head Coach Geno Auriemma expressed disappointment but is confident in Fudd's ability to recover and return stronger.

via UConn Huskies|
#azzi-fudd#injury#knee
sports2 years ago

Geno Auriemma's New Mantra for UConn: Shut Up and Win Games

UConn women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma wants people to stop talking about the disappointing end to UConn's 2023 season and focus on winning games. He also spoke about the return of injured star Paige Bueckers, who is looking spectacular on the court and has been taking care of not just her body, but her mind. Bueckers may not be ready to play in UConn's European exhibition games in August, but she's already on board with Auriemma's mentality.

via Yahoo Sports|
#acl-injury#geno-auriemma#ncaa