Head coach Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies embrace in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National C

Back in September, Geno Auriemma quit his job as UConn’s coach. Left the gym, got in his car and wrote his resignation letter in his head on his way home as he wound through the Connecticut roads. My guys don’t hear me anymore.

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma appears to be minutes away from capturing the 12th NCAA national championship of his legendary career, as his Huskies are

The UConn star, who has carved out a historic career but lacked a championship, led the Huskies to a dominant 82-59 win over South Carolina in the title game on Sunday. When she checked out for the last time, she and head coach Geno Auriemma shared a long embrace.

From top to bottom, UConn's Geno Auriemma is arguably the greatest women's college basketball coach ever. It's hard to match his coaching track record of consistent excellence and high-level competition amongst his various teams over the years.

UConn was up big late against the Gamecocks, allowing head coach Geno Auriemma to give a curtain call to his stars. He subbed out Bueckers for one final time with the game well in hand so she could receive a much-deserved ovation.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma speaks to Holly Rowe about securing his 12th national title and the words he shared with Paige Bueckers in the final moments of the game.

Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, will be facing off against Geno Auriemma, head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies, in the NCAA title game. And while both coaches have impressive stats and are paid well for their talent, Staley comes out ahead in her salary total for 2025.