Geno Auriemma Apologizes After UConn-South Carolina Finish

3 months ago

Geno Auriemma Apologizes After UConn-South Carolina Finish

Geno issued a public apology after UConn’s loss to South Carolina, calling his postgame reaction “uncalled for” and below Connecticut’s standard. He said “the story should be how well South Carolina played” and apologized to the Gamecocks’ staff and team. The statement came hours after the tense Final Four ending drew fresh attention across women’s basketball.

By Adit Pujari

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3 months ago

Dan Hurley Booed In Indianapolis After UConn's Win Over Illinois

UConn isn't the most well-liked team in CBB by fans. So, when they beat illinois 71-62 and punched their ticket to the natty, fans in Indianapolis began booing Dan Hurley as he went for his interview. "I don't know what- are they booing.?" questioned Hurley to the crowd. This is Hurley's 3rd natty game. He won in 2023 and 2024.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Braylon Mullins Says UConn Is “So Ready” for the National Championship Game

Mullins was pleased to see so many UConn fans show out for the Final Four win vs. Illinois. He's now looking forward to the championship game. "We're so ready for the National Championship Game. This is what I came here to play for," Mullins said. He highlighted how UConn stayed composed and closed out their 71-62 win vs. Illinois.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Charles Barkley Praises UConn’s “Complete Team Win” vs. Illinois in Final Four

Barkley stated UConn got a great 71-62 team win vs. Illinois in the Final Four, without any star performancs. "Everybody chipped in. I don't think anybody played spectacular. This was a complete, complete team win," Barkley said. He highlighted how Braylon Mullins only hit one shot in the second half. Barkley is excited to see UConn play for the championship.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Yaxel Lendeborg Plays Through the Pain in Final Four, Suffering From an MCL Sprain

With the second half of Michigan vs. Arizona underway, Tracy Wolfman confirmed that Lendeborg was playing with an injury. "Lendeborg is dealing with an MCL sprain of his left knee and an ankle injury," Wolfman reported. She stated that Michigan's Head Athletic Trainer Chris Williams shared that Lendeborg was given ice for the pain and massaged, before returning to play.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Illinois HC Kelvin Sampson Admits To Being Sad After Loss To UConn

Illinois lost 71-62 to UConn as Dan Hurley makes his 3rd natty game. Post the loss, Brad Underwood said, "I feel sad, I’m sad. If you want to know the truth, I’m sad… I’m going to steal a quote from Kelvin Sampson: ‘I may not be as big a part of their life, but they are my life."

By Samir Mehdi

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