When Geno Auriemma arrived in Storrs before the 1985–86 season, he inherited a women’s basketball program with just one winning year in its history. Then, everything changed as he slowly turned UConn into the gold standard of college basketball. And, 12 NCAA championships, 24 Final Fours, 61 conference titles, and six perfect seasons later, he’s been to more title-winning parties than most coaches could even dream of. Still, last season’s moment felt a little different!

When Paige Bueckers climbed the ladder to cut the net, Geno Auriemma didn’t just see another championship; he saw something hilarious. And no, not in the way you might expect. “I think the most fun may have been all the older players who’ve been through that, who’ve gone on, and they’re all sitting there talking to some

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