US EditionSouth Carolina coach Dawn Staley ready to move on past tense interaction with Auriemma
- On Sunday, UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley were involved in a public postgame handshake spat at the Final Four in Phoenix, overshadowing the tournament's conclusion.
- When asked about their relationship after the national semifinal, Auriemma diminished Staley, stating, "We don't have a lot in common." The two Philadelphia-area coaches have a history, with Staley previously working on Auriemma's Olympic staff for the 2016 gold medal win.
- Observers noted he berated Staley during the high-profile event, with Staley's postgame response contrasting sharply. She said, "Our kids gave it all they had. … We lost to a very good basketball team."
- UConn broadcaster Rebecca Lobo reported that Auriemma reached out to Staley to apologize following the incident. Some suggest UConn's administration should fine the coach and donate proceeds to a charity of Staley's choice.
- While UConn's program has secured numerous Final Fours and national titles, critics argue Auriemma's recent conduct desecrated the sport's marquee event and disrespected the most high-profile Black coach in women's basketball.
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Dawn Staley issues statement on Geno Auriemma face-off, asks fans ‘to turn the page’
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is ready to move on from the incident between her and UConn coach Geno Auriemma that happened at the end of their teams’ Final Four matchup Friday.
South Carolina's Dawn Staley moving on from spat with UConn's Geno Auriemma
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said Tuesday that she has moved on from an on-court spat with UConn coach Geno Auriemma in the Women's Final Four and would like everyone else to do the same.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley ready to move on past tense interaction with Auriemma
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — University of South Carolina women's basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley is ready to move past her tense, viral interaction with UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma got into an argument with in the closing seconds of Friday's Final Four game. Assistant coaches had to get between the two head coaches during [...]
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