Staley talks to Geno, wants focus on growing game
Why it matters: The public reconciliation between two prominent coaches aims to shift focus back to the growth of women's basketball.
- Dawn Staley spoke with Geno Auriemma and urged everyone to "turn the page" and refocus on elevating women's basketball, emphasizing her respect for his impact on the game.
- Geno Auriemma apologized for his actions at the end of the game against South Carolina, acknowledging his conduct was "uncalled for" and unlike UConn's standard.
- The midcourt argument occurred after UConn's 62-48 loss to South Carolina in the national semifinal, with Auriemma expressing frustration over a pregame handshake wait, and Staley shouting back before they were separated.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and UConn's Geno Auriemma are publicly moving past their heated Final Four exchange, with Staley calling for a focus on growing women's basketball and Auriemma apologizing for his post-game conduct. Both coaches expressed respect for each other's contributions to the sport, despite the on-court confrontation that saw Auriemma approach Staley angrily after UConn's 62-48 loss.
