Geno Auriemma says Paige Bueckers 'looked off' in UConn's loss to Iowa | SNY

UConn coach Geno Auriemma discusses what went wrong in the team's loss to Iowa. Geno says Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards didn't play like themselves against a tough Caitlin Clark led Iowa team.
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[@MsRotorwings]

Nikka Muhl, exceptional defense. She did a great job of shutting Caitlin down. Iowa did a great job at adjusting and were more involved in offense.

[@elainejames6632]

Injuries have been a problem for Uconn, but they still made it to the final four. Congrats to all girls and women in sports.

[@sulleys1929]

Injuries = poor conditioning, poor player health management. That is a coaching failure!

[@lecowardjames]

SUPERSTARS SHOWUP IN BIG GAME,PAIGE IS NOT A SUPERSTAR.................SHE IS OVERHYPED

[@sulleys1929]

@@lecowardjames Paige is an amazing player. I just don't think she and Geno are a good match. She should either declare for the draft of enter the Portal. I think she actually should go to Iowa and fill the void that CC has left. She would be a perfect fit for Iowa!

[@amenamuhammad1655]

@@sulleys1929 she missed a whole season last year....maybe that has something to do with it.

[@tonygarcia7805]

@@lecowardjames Lol The young lady has been injured that would have made others hang it up. She has Not Been In a Big game like this since her freshman year. She knows that her skills and confidence in her injured parts are holding up and is JUST RECENTLY been able to play harder..Why do you not understand THIS IS THE REASON SHE OPTED TO RETURN NEXT YEAR INSTEAD OF LEAVING. YOUR Snarky hatw comment is inappropriate.

[@sgtcrab2569]

Player of the game to me was Muhl. Tenacious D massive points when needed.

[@edkiely2712]

Great three-quarter court pressure and ball denial the whole game. The refs did let her grab and hold a bit too much but, you hv to adjust and know they are going to "swallow their whistles." Overall, this was a great game!

[@tonygarcia7805]

No doubt. She came to play hard and took it to them. Too bad Edwards and Paige Did Not.

[@ufcknockouts07]

She played well but CC was the player of game

[@mattgoldberg4335]

I can take or leave Geno's commentary. Put it this way: Paige Bueckers, who was actually out there playing her heart out, handled the postgame presser with much more maturity and grace.

[@bassanddrum69]

Are you blind she was off she looked like a deer in the headlights

[@914Rocky]

And I recall he has called “her” immature before.

[@kimlinden2280]

Geno is right that she didn't have enough shot attempts and needed to be more selfish. Or demand the ball. There were stretches in the 2nd half when the game was slipping away when she needed to take some of the shots rather than teammates who were missing. He's simply saying that maybe it was something physical.

[@kimlinden2280]

@@914Rocky He's not calling her immature, though. Just saying she needs to be more selfish, at times, and be the one taking shots when the team is losing ground.

[@914Rocky]

@@kimlinden2280 He called the team immature last season after the sweet 16 loss.

[@STEVEGOTITPOOL]

I’m no expert but it sounds like he’s putting the lose on Paige

[@Tritiuminducedfusion]

*loss.... and to say someone is not playing up to their standard or how they usually play is not "putting it on them", it's just a fact of the matter.

[@ronscorner4819]

Both teams fought hard so they deserve all 💐💐💐. Uconn should be proud no matter how the game ended, those 24 final 4 appearances with 11 rings can't be broken by this loss...

[@jeromedanielson4422]

UConn's consistency of excellence is unmatched 30 years later and people are still hating, they must be doing something right. The UConn Culture has not wavered!

[@jeromedanielson4422]

Sarah Strong just announced she's headed to UConn, we lost last night and won this morning, bleed blue.

[@user-hk4kv6mp6h]

Marshall didnt slow down paige if you really watched their was 3 defenders around paige for most of the game . Paige was great congrats to uconn on this incredible season .

[@NativeSon.274]

Coaches and players shouldn’t be required to participate in a press within two hours or less after a game. There is too much emotion and the funky press may ask all kinds of questions of questions to stir up those emotions. A loss is a loss and a win is a win let the fans express the feelings and thoughts in social media and exclude the press.

[@jeromedanielson4422]

Great season UConn women, next season revenge tour!

[@dvelilla]

Revenge against who?

[@helicopterhelicopter3575]

@@dvelillathe refs

[@theshadow5800]

An inappropriate comment at an inappropriate time. He'll regret this and beneath what has otherwise been a spotless coaching legacy.

[@gregoryharlston0602]

The comment wasn't inappropriate but the timing was AWFUL! His comments about Paige are spot on! I have watched Paige play since her junior year of high school and I've never seen her look so passive and tentative in a big game! Geno's right about that part. However, he should have delivered these comments to Paige either privately or within the confines of the team!

[@theshadow5800]

@@gregoryharlston0602 I really wouldn't know or speculate, I have so little experience observing her play. I do know that even if accurate, considering her resume to this point, they need not be expressed at all much less through a third party conversation and in public. That was extremely bad form. Perhaps it's time for him to pack it in if he can't control himself or thinks it a good coaching move to throw a generational baller like her under the bus.

[@tonygarcia7805]

So he is the coach and knows they faltered at the wrong time. This is a learning experience for both of these good players and young ladies. No coddlng ..a chance to grow as a wonan. Gino knows.

[@theshadow5800]

@@tonygarcia7805 Maybe, or maybe he lost them...not worth the risk and there's no reason to do so publicly through the media... it was a punk move.

[@richardbutler9217]

Both stars were off, it evened out. Neither Page or Caitlin determined the outcome. Really close and tough game.

[@Ayoka1009]

Paige was mentally not as there as clark

[@dds1957doc]

It”a called swarming DEFENSE!

[@user-xk9dl8xw8l]

From the first minutes I thought that Paige lacked that dynamism that characterizes her, and now I hear that it wasn't just my impression. But if I know Paige at all, she'll never use that as an excuse for her less-than-stellar performance

[@lecowardjames]

@@user-xk9dl8xw8l SUPERSTARS SHOWUP IN BIG GAME,PAIGE IS NOT A SUPERSTAR.................SHE IS OVERHYPED

[@user-xk9dl8xw8l]

@@lecowardjames Oh, here you are again, but this line is now old, stale I dare say. Dude, if you want to be taken seriously you should really revamp your repertoire. Take care

[@nathanstevenson1190]

Iowa fan here. First time watching UConn start to finish. Absolute lockdown defense. Impressed. Will be watching Paige next season.

[@Warriorfamilies]

Geno Auriemma-I think you meant to add these are amazing young women and I am really proud of all of them.

[@edkiely2712]

Exactly! Losing hurts so, only the best handle it ideally! Geno generally says the right things!

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

He can't help himself because he's a Jerk.

[@Warriorfamilies]

@@Lobo1971-zz7zm I think all the coaches and players who made it into March Madness are amazing. The ones at this level have huge respect for each other. Whatever their style, they have provided us with some phenomenal basketball. Thank you and congrats!

[@pingisi962]

Geno speaks honestly and his players benefit.

[@bassanddrum69]

Anyone who cant see his two best players had below average games are the same people who think Biden Is doing A great job

[@gregspauldini3139]

Amazing job by Gino this season with the injuries they had. With Fudd healthy next year, they'll be really good again and can legitimately threaten a team like S. Carolina. If Sarah Strong picks Uconn, then look out.

[@jpcanes]

She HAS picked UCONN!

[@lecowardjames]

SUPERSTARS SHOWUP IN BIG GAME,PAIGE IS NOT A SUPERSTAR.................SHE IS OVERHYPED

[@gregspauldini3139]

@@lecowardjames Are you kidding? She had 17, 4, and three in this game. I'd say that's pretty good. Plus Gino even said she didn't look right, so there was probably a nagging injury that bothered her. The game before against USC she had 28, 10, and 6 with three steals, so your way off.

[@philipwhatley6742]

If there is one silver lining to this weekend for UConn... Sarah Strong just announced her commitment to the huskies. Geno will shake this off and get back to work come June. He is going to have a loaded roster all healthy again and fighting for starting position

[@chanie6892]

He just landed the #1 recruit today !

[@dvelilla]

Love watching Geno and Nikka get served some humble pie!

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

I would like to see Paige win a championship before she leaves. This may be a hard one to get over. But Geno really is going to need to get to work on 2024/2025 pretty soon. Some other teams have already spent about 2-3 weeks on it. The Strong commitment will be announced tomorrow. And I hope UConn has a plan B if it doesn't go in their favor.

[@leanwitrockwit2087]

Paige just looked absolutely gassed. she was the only one who didn’t sit and then you add how she’s why they got that far and it was unexpected to everyone else. She had clutch buckets that kept them in the game but I think everything just caught up to her

[@itsmeforsure5475]

Bad look for Geno, don't single out your players, say some generic stuff and maybe take some of the blame.

[@casilatino]

I agree that this is a bad look for any coach by blaming players. They are his players and he needs to take responsibility.

[@jackhowarth3168]

Blaming Paige and Aaliea for being "off".Wow what a coach. Bad call at end of game. Paige said in post game that you should not look to one play for out come of a 40 minute game. Suppose there was no call, UCONN takes a shot... there is possibility of it not going in whether it is a missed shot or defensed well. No guarantees. Now whats the argument?

[@user-dx4jg2pr9m]

The coach is a chump. Throwing her under the bus. She got you there.

[@user-dx4jg2pr9m]

@@redranger6751 She got them there.

[@chrisshaffer2949]

Clark was off too,because defense on both sides shut these girls down

[@Robertjames525]

It’s called stellar defense by Nika Muhl!

[@missyhurley2096]

I agree that Paige Did not quite look like herself. But everyone has off games and unfortunately she might have had one at the wrong time. Only she knows if there is something physically wrong. Proud Of how hard the girls fought throughout this entire season and definitely in this game. Playing at Uconn is a very difficult thing to do, With an incredible amount of pressure when nothing short of a national championship is acceptable. The saddest part of this game was the referees determining the game instead of letting the players decide the game. Hold your heads high ladies.

[@JH-eg7mq]

These ladies did an amazing job. Paige and Aaliyah did have off games but I would rather them lose here than get blown out in the championship. The loss in 2022 was bad. SC is bearable but you have to have tremendous amount of offense to beat them. UConn got as far as any 7 players can do! Amazing!

[@lecowardjames]

@@JH-eg7mq SUPERSTARS SHOWUP IN BIG GAME,PAIGE IS NOT A SUPERSTAR.................SHE IS OVERHYPED

[@JH-eg7mq]

@@lecowardjames In UConn legend lore, I would agree. She needs to win a championship at UConn for that status. She has one more year to prove she is though. Her efficiency is better than everyone else in the league. She doesn’t have a team around her be a full superstar and win it all yet. Did you see the other “superstars” go down with their teams? I won’t agree with you at all. What is SC loses tomorrow? I bet YOUR superstars are not worth it either! Hahahahaha

[@lecowardjames]

@@JH-eg7mq see how mj play in early year,he lack of help,but he never disappeared against anyone

[@JH-eg7mq]

@@lecowardjamesPlease, Paige got us to the national championship basically by herself in 2022 and the seniors did NOTHING to help her! We could have won that game if Evina and Christyn had score more than 10 points COMBINED. We lost Dorka too. Paige is a superstar but she NEEDS help! Stop trashing UConn’s future!

[@914Rocky]

I’m a big UConn fan but Geno really dropped the ball here. Blaming Paige and Aaliyah? Terrible. Especially with his crappy inbounds play. Cmon Geno.

[@joeb956]

wondering why edwards was out of the game for a extended time when the big 3 play 40 min. a game unless they are in foul trouble.

[@okd521]

Gino looked off in his press conference. He normally doesn't say things that could be interpreted as blaming or negative regarding his Star players. 24 final4s not every interview is going to be perfect.

[@user-qv7do6pe1w]

A good coach should take the blame for his team's loss rather than passed it on his players. It is the coach's job to motivate and prepare his players in a high stake game such as this.

[@desmond2199]

This sounds like a comment from someone who has never coached.

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

Exactly. He has always dissed Paige. Wish she would have gone to Transfer Portal to get away from this guy.

[@Ayoka1009]

He’s being honest

[@hiphopsince81]

@@Lobo1971-zz7zmYou definitely have never played organized sports before. You know any other coach would tell her the same thing, right? Would’ve told her privately or publicly, but any other good coach would tell her the same thing. That’s why you go to a school like UConn. Or South Carolina, or Stanford or NC State etc etc etc. Those coaches would’ve said the same thing. It’s not about trying to hurt your feelings. It’s about telling you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

@@hiphopsince81 I have watched Paige since High School. In High School, her Coach would let her play her game and run the offense. She would score 40 if needed. This coach has tried to change her Game since day 1. Just a few days ago he called her the Best player in the Tournament, but now something is wrong with her. Face it, he's a Jerk!!

[@19761999]

Sounds like he is blaming the loss on Paige.

[@merlestauter4368]

Why would a coach blame a player.

[@kevinvantine6283]

Paige is a classy young woman on and off the court. She is true to herself. Nothing to be ashamed of.

[@ryebread921]

The whole team came out so tight and nervous on the offensive end. KK dribbling the ball off her foot a couple times, Shade having her worst shooting game, Aliyah settling for long 2s early in the shot clock. Nika was the only one who came to play tonight and ofc the refs try to take her out of the game with some highly questionable calls

[@gregoryharlston0602]

He's right but I would NOT have said it here and now! I've watched Paige play SINCE she was a junior in high school. That's the most passive I've seen her play in a big game! Geno should have said this to Paige in a closed setting!

[@glenngrinter6818]

Open shots were missed & that made a difference.😳🏀😳🏀😳🏀

[@bonniehall578]

They were tested . Only one team can win.

[@dougf9900]

Both teams put a special effort on the superstars. That was expected.

[@250miles2]

I'm not really sure what Geno's doing here. On one hand, it sounds like he's saying he may have been injured. But, on the other hand, he's saying she didn't bring it. But, if she's injured, how much can she really bring? Paige was amazing in this game.

[@teufelhundren6316]

Geno throwing his players under the bus 😂

[@scottballantyne2904]

He calls it like he sees it. You obviously are not a coach. He’s tough on them and they respond to it. He develops strong young women who become very successful. Why do you think a lot of kids go to Uconn. Girls are a lot tougher than you think. They love Geno.

[@kimlinden2280]

Paige likes his style and honesty. If she didn't, she would have entered the WNBA draft this year. All he said was that she needed to be more selfish, at times, and that her personality leans towards being a good teammate. And, that there was maybe something physical going on. That's not exactly throwing her under the bus.

[@teufelhundren6316]

@@scottballantyne2904 LOL! You obviously are not a leader, if you are, probably not a good one. Because you will know, yes, hold everyone accountable, and maybe your star/go-to players to an even higher standard. But a good leader shoulders all the responsibilities right after a loss like this, then say whatever you need to to your players. But they would keep this in house, and definitely not throw this out there right after losing in the National semi-final. Granted, he’s arguably the most successful WBB coach of all time, but there’s a reason they haven’t won the big one for the last few years, even with constant top recruiting classes.

[@Beatles4Sale.]

Did you see the foul against Paige at the beginning of the second half? She was so frustrated she through an elbow. It was after the elbow they called the Iowa foul.

[@ricardoa.aggabao8413]

wow … what a statement from the coach … about Paige …

[@sulleys1929]

I think that Geno lacks awareness of his players. The injuries mean lack of conditioning and too much pressure of the players. Geno has been to enough of these tournaments to know that these players are under a lot of pressure both physically and mentally. He also knows that this tournament is exhausting. He has to limit those distractions and allow his players enough time to rest. Same goes to Coach Bluder too. Caitlin looked exhausted. Especially the day before at the pressers. Caitlin looked tired. Perhaps they don't need to have so many pressers and awards ceremonies in the lead up to these matches.

[@kimlinden2280]

When you have 5 injured players, including several key players, there is not much you can do about the exhaustion. That's why Geno said it may have been something physical with the two he mentioned being "off".

[@sulleys1929]

@@kimlinden2280 When you have that many players injured - there is something wrong with the training, with the conditioning and with the rest and recovery and that is a coaching problem. Coaches always push for the players to take care of the ball on the court. Well Geno needed to take care of the players and clearly he didn't. The Coach IMO that does that the best is Coach Staley. She does that both mentally and physically.

[@dantenewyork7380]

She was definitely way too passive. Yes they have a system and sets but sometimes superstars need to just take over and she didn't do that

[@larrydavis2503]

Perfect analysis

[@gregoryharlston0602]

but not perfect timing! I wouldn't have put the blame on Paige which is what he essentially did!

[@jamesjacewicz-me3qw]

It is always someone else but me. Sometime it is the refs, sometime the players, sometimes the lights, but never my recruiting

[@0ER17]

This is a bad look for the coach. Nothing but excuses.

[@JH-eg7mq]

Excuses? He is real! Unlike some other coaches that you like….😂😂😂😂

[@user-xk9dl8xw8l]

But do you hear the answers by leaving out every other word? Geno responds to a specific question about Paige's performance below her normal standards, pointing out that she probably had some physical problem.

[@rainiermalaiba3762]

Gino is right,,, paige needs to be more tenacious and persistent,,, I don't know why ice Brady take more shots than paige in the 4th quarter

[@michaelrosa2015]

What happened to the era in which credit is given to the opposing (victorious) team and you lament your shortcomings? All other comments can be made behind closed doors directly to those involved.

[@edwardtakeactiongba2397]

Believe me, Paige knew she had this, the refs destroyed their set play…..y’all had a win in the bag….cant beat 6

[@dukelombardi4565]

Same could be said of Caitlin Clark.

[@user-lz5ku1cq8z]

Maybe they’re freaking exhausted😳

[@MsRotorwings]

Could they have played better on offense or did Iowa shut them down?

[@Robertjames525]

Iowa didn’t shut 💩 down, uconn played like 💩 on offense!

[@brucelau2023]

Congrats to UConn and the way they had to get there , injuries alone and all that Great and helluva season UCONN , next season REVENGE TOUR on sight

[@williamfragaszy6016]

Coach just say that Gabbie Marshall played a great defensive game against Paige.

[@PierreCausemybladderisempty]

*refs bailed Iowa out again

[@michaelwilliams5234]

@@PierreCausemybladderisempty no, look again.

[@angelamcdaniel849]

When a team has numerous injuries, something isn't right.

[@user-lz5ku1cq8z]

Nika Muhl MVP!!!!! Savage defense!!!

[@RayManzarekRocks]

Bueckers should do what's fair and right -- give her POTY award to one of her black teammates. She was just another player in the biggest game of the season.

[@yogistanu55]

Everyone loves a Winner...and also Hates one as well. I have had the utmost respect for this man and his coaching style. Geno will have them back and look at what was sitting on the bench..they will be fine and back again pretty quick!

[@user-ee1ck8de2v]

Is really saying this about his team

[@Michael-of6zf]

You'll dont give Gabby Marshall any credit. Gabby may not be a shot blocker or ball stealer but her defensive skills are amazing.

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

She flopped!

[@nickcothran3307]

This guy might be the best coach I’ve ever seen. I understand he’s had a lot more talent than most of the teams he’s played over the years, but the way his teams always look to the bench during the games shows the respect and trust his players have for him.

[@Jamie-ff1zm]

UConn had a bad game and lost by 2 points that says something. They shut Clark down pretty well they just couldn't make shots on offense

[@antoniorico3505]

UConn almost won the game. If I think about it, Paige was and looked pretty good. Please stop making excuses, she doesn’t need the excuses.

[@Whizkidsoo]

Too much mileage after being away from Bball for two yrs then 40 mins every game

[@johnraymond9170]

The truth on that offense foul at the end of the game was that Paige didn’t wait for the screen to set, cost them the last shot. But Iowa missed too many shots and had too many turnovers. They should have won by at least 10.

[@Beatles4Sale.]

Well they did win by ten. Iowa had 14 foul shots and UConn got just four. 😂

[@acepex033]

Didn’t get the ball enough is crazy let’s talk about how she did not pass enough or at all.

[@troyortega4494]

Why is he publicly reprimanding his player??? Strange Coach.

[@j2010tiktok]

I thought he made a dig at her at the postgame interview. Seems I thought right

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

He knows her better than we do. He knows what she responds well to. I agree though that Paige could have won this game for UConn if she had played a bit better.

[@uconnapharm]

strange coach ? lol - strange enough to have won 11 national championships !

[@delanthonyenos5073]

@@j2010tiktokHe can do what he wants…..

[@johnnydam8671]

@@TheDisruptiveOnecredit to Marshall and Iowa for rarely letting Paige play confident for more than two minutes straight. It was surprising to me but she will bounce back and hopefully make the championship next year. Clark responded better to the adversity, and Paige looks devastated, so hopefully she can bounce back and realize what a great season she had and how high their ceiling can be.

[@BettySeaba]

Caitlin Clark was off the first half, too.

[@GODBLISS747]

she wasnt agressive

[@sulleys1929]

What beat Geno this game was that Iowa and Caitlin Clark had a higher game IQ then he did. Those final seconds were masterfully played by Iowa. Caitlin missing that FT and hitting the rim in just the right spot to have the bounce land in the hands of her awaiting two players. Caitlin managing the clock at the end by bouncing the ball off of Paige's back! Brilliant!

[@gregoryharlston0602]

CC didn't miss that free throw on purpose! The inbound play was high IQ!

[@Beatles4Sale.]

I disagree. UConn’s trapping of Iowa and their double coverage on the ball really messed up Iowa. UConn just missed too many shots. The foul shots were 14-4 in favor of Iowa. That was the game.

[@sylviahouder6665]

The foul calls were one sided. That is for sure. Geno wiil only need four more wins to become l the the winningest coach!

[@angelamcdaniel849]

If I were a 5 star recruit, I would not go to UConn due to all the injuries . I would go to a team that has rarely any injuries.

[@GeneralRock114]

Maybe, just maybe Iowa had something to do with the way she played. And maybe, she’s not as good as you think.

[@brianstarfire]

I'm with Geno on Paige and the officiating. I was looking at the stats at halftime since I couldn't bear to watch the game. I was shocked by the amount of fouls against UCONN vs IOWA. It was like 10-1 and Paige definitely has to be more active. All her stats across the line were off. I don't think Paige is hungry enough to be great. She has a ton of natural talent but not enough fire. Paige was the #1 recruit and Caitlin was #4 in the 2020 class but Caitlin got better. Paige didn't quite develop as much, again not enough fire.

[@kimlinden2280]

Caitlin played a ton more games than Paige has, so far. Caitlin didn't have the injuries that Paige has had, including missing more than one and 3/4 season's worth of games. Clark played 139 college games. Bueckers has played just 85. So, why would you expect them to have developed equally since the 2020 class?

[@joecommentator8534]

What was wrong with Paige she seemed exhausted and barely able to run up and down the court. She must have been ill!

[@Magnus055]

Illegal moving screen foul

[@user-sx2vf8io7o]

Transfer portal

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

So sick of this guy. This isn't the first time he's dissed her. This Team is nothing without Paige. This year she had to become a post player due to the number of player injuries. Maybe she's exhausted carrying the load for his Team. She should transfer to the Portal or enter the Draft.

[@Peppercorntomato]

Where are the compliments for a great season? Let’s blame it on one or two players?!?! Get over yourself.

[@kremmons12]

Do you all not understand what geno is doing? He is lighting a fire under her ass. This is what he does. She will NOT let this happen next year. Just like when he benched Stewie. Quit thinking Geno is an asshole and mean. He hasn't won 11 National Championships because he doesn't know what he's doing.

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

No, he's just an asshole!

[@kaptainh5538]

Paige get some more teammates that can score. You want to be a complete player and not just a scorer . That is your makeup

[@edwardvicente7742]

Cant win them all.😂

[@tonygarcia7805]

Four free throws shot by uconn. Does not speak well for the referees partiality. Pathetic

[@mikebash-hu3rm]

This is the ultimate truth. 4 free throws for UConn, 14 for Iowa. 9 total fouls for Iowa, 19 for UConn. UConn only played 6 or 7 players. Iowa 8 or 9 players. UConn outplayed Iowa until the refs had UConn in foul trouble. UConn couldn’t even play tight defense in the second half. The same thing happened 2 years ago against South Carolina vs UConn. It’s cheap and maddening to watch the refs shift the game’s momentum.

[@butodbokog2216]

you are coach yoru team and did not do what is right for your team

[@JH-eg7mq]

Oh boy, hahahahaha You don’t know leadership….

[@1398go]

Maybe they had a secret talk from some producers and them communicating their bank accounts on the grounds to….let them win….lol I’m just kidding.

[@sgtcrab2569]

Ah yes..Soros and Obama were behind it.

[@janedolansaxen6520]

Excuses.

[@victory6422]

If I were Paige I would not want to play at UConn anymore, Geno is not showing very proper leadership in thin interview.

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

She should change her mind and enter the WNBA draft!

[@gregoryharlston0602]

His comments were spot on about Paige and she NEEDS to hear them but DEFINITELY not like this! She should have been given this feedback privately not publicly!

[@lecowardjames]

@@Lobo1971-zz7zm SUPERSTARS SHOWUP IN BIG GAME,PAIGE IS NOT A SUPERSTAR.................SHE IS OVERHYPED

[@dlsec58]

Gabby played good D as well Defense to shut down both teams key players.Good job ladies u made my night..Awesome night of bball

[@richardb1791]

What a tool bag this guy is. Maybe the coaching looked off. Maybe he should have coached his team into not setting such aggressive screens.

[@Lobo1971-zz7zm]

Exactly. He's a Jerk! Without Paige, UCONN would have gone home on the first Tournament game.

[@rossravello8403]

He failed as a coach and Marshall locked her up like a felon

[@JH-eg7mq]

Hahahahah False! He and his staff got to. the final four with 7 healthy players!? Failed? Where are all the other teams with 14 healthy players? Get real troll!

[@lecowardjames]

SUPERSTARS SHOWUP IN BIG GAME,PAIGE IS NOT A SUPERSTAR.................SHE IS OVERHYPED

[@Beatles4Sale.]

She also has only played 2.5 years. I’m willing to say let’s see what happens next year.

[@lecowardjames]

@@Beatles4Sale. she will never change it,she just not a superstars

[@stacylincoln1686]

the sick pressure put on young folks is appalling....get back to basics folks...school and sports not this trash the media does to these folks!