Geno Auriemma shifts praise from Paige Bueckers to Caitlin Clark during NCAA tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
During the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Geno Auriemma retracted his statement calling Paige Bueckers the best player, praising Caitlin Clark instead. This came after Auriemma’s UConn team faced Iowa in the Final Four. Despite Auriemma's concerns, Clark scored 21 points against UConn, aiding Iowa's advance to the championship game, where they ultimately lost to South Carolina 87-75.
- •Geno Auriemma has led UConn to 12 NCAA titles.
- •Caitlin Clark scored 21 points in the Final Four.
- •Iowa advanced to the national championship game.
- •Iowa lost to South Carolina 87-75 in the final.
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"It is highly unlikely to find any player who would strike fear into UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma. Having won 12 NCAA championships, Auriemma is one of the best coaches in women’s basketball history.
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