Geno Auriemma talks Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and the surge of women's basketball | SNY

Geno Auriemma previews the marquee Final Four matchup between UConn and Paige Bueckers and Iowa and Caitlin Clark. Auriemma also touches on the current surge of women's basketball and what fans who do not watch the Huskies on a daily basis should expect to see this weekend.
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[@mikemet1744]

Who else can answer every question so thoughtfully? Very few. Go Huskies!

[@dbarnes544]

He is so right. Fans are now becoming fans of basketball as much as their own teams.

[@turinhorse]

hey Geno ... why the F dont you and your players stand for the National Anthem? hope you get embarrassed and lose by 20

[@jaggerlike7323]

🤣

[@GwenMiller-ne9bo]

What a class act this man is.

[@turinhorse]

a man that doesnt even stand with his players for the National Anthem? how about you hush child

[@angelbrito5058]

He has never been that person.

[@spankymack7778]

Gino is a two bit bully trying to pass himself off as something else, nothing more than a passive aggressive playground jerk, and that's all you're going to find up in UConn. The best part is when those New England cold numbskulls start talking ethics, it's like listening to Usama Bin Laden preach peace love and understanding, incomprehensible unless you've got scalps hanging from your belt and ears on your necklace too. In fact, that's how you'll know, beware if Gino the jerk makes sense to you, and go look hard in the mirror.

[@turinhorse]

hey Geno ... why the F dont you and your players stand for the National Anthem? enjoy that L

[@Soccox]

We need to get real here folks: Final Four tickets sales prices have increased 700% from last years price, 1800% from two years ago, and this is because of “The Caitlin Clark Effect”.

[@joeykremple]

Anyone with two eyes knows it

[@ScottLulu]

This is true but Paige is a sensational player as well.

[@matsalvatore9074]

Paige is like Bird. Cait is like Magic

[@thewalruswasjason101]

She’s gonna lose to a team that only plays 5 players

[@tarikiyob2914]

@@matsalvatore9074lsu game got more views then when they played UConn. Reese vs Caitlyn >>

[@AsianTankPilot]

Around 3:00 he’s right for me. As a guy growing watching NBA, I never watched women’s bball until Paige showed up on my YT feed in a tournament for the USA in Thailand. Her style of play was captivating. I knew I had to check out her games when she got to UConn and even told my Dad about it. Since then, my Dad and I have tried to catch as many games as we can on TV and talk about them together, rooting for the whole Team. It’s become a cool bond between us.

[@ross7684]

Great "coach's corner"; Geno is no BS, just the truth and a little humor now and then.

[@spankymack7778]

Gino is a two bit bully trying to pass himself off as something else, nothing more than a passive aggressive playground jerk, and that's all you're going to find up in UConn. The best part is when those New England cold numbskulls start talking ethics, it's like listening to Usama Bin Laden preach peace love and understanding, incomprehensible unless you've got scalps hanging from your belt and ears on your necklace too. In fact, that's how you'll know, beware if Gino the jerk makes sense to you, and go look hard in the mirror.

[@MsRotorwings]

I’ve followed Women’s College Basketball since the 90’s. I’ve never followed the WNBA. I’ll be interested to see how Caitlin Clark’s WNBA unfolds.

[@dougjenkins2542]

I love Paige and Iove Catelyn too.

[@InterstellarApple]

Caitlin*.

[@jpdemer5]

I think Clark got the attention of the public at large because of her long-range bombs - you don't have to be a basketball aficionado to understand, appreciate, and enjoy watching what she does. Bueckers has abilities and talent that are harder for the non-fan to see ... she's just as good a player, but it's not the stuff of viral video clips.

[@TorEtCetera]

right

[@jeronehughes314]

When i saw him at south carolina, how can u not like the old school geno classy and iowa fans been overlooking uconn to play us, we have to get pass nc state, uconn anytime u got paige abd edwards u never know

[@edwardsullivan5481]

Paige and Caitlin + Iowa and UConn = magnificent game on Friday. Must watch TV.

[@arthurmiller9434]

UConn has so many of its past players listed on the all-time greatest WNBA list: Taurasi, Moore, Stewart, Charles, Bird…. Eventually, Stewart will replace Taurasi as #1 and Naphessa Collier will move up the list…possibly into the top 5.

[@devinbrines]

Dude this guy is sublime to listen to. Sheesh. Never knew I would walk away from tonight a UConn fan.

[@jeffreypierce1440]

No one wants to give Clark full credit because that means it could just fade away when she's gone.

[@Vicmar-zq1fs]

I totally agree that wnba should make a great effort in marketing these ladies and not border on hatred on them.Wnba players should embrace the coming of the new ones if they want wnba to last and stand on its own..

[@SharonP246]

Great Coach

[@mikegraziano1562]

I love how Geno just lays out what he's thinking for all to hear, other coaches seem to hide their thinking and thought process as secret info...I truly think he's done so much for women's basketball thru his thousands of honest interviews, teaching other coaches & payers how to think and approach the game. I also strongly believe he's changed the NBA as well, years ago it was... give me the ball and I'll score mentality, hardly any teamwork, you were lucky if there was one pass on a play, now the men are working much more like a team, and like I said that's the Geno influence. Now if he would just get his woman to do consistent foul shots! Every game would have 10-12 more points!...And to run towards the rim for offensive rebounds...make sure the ball goes in before running to the other side! So many times there are no UCONN girls anywhere near the basket on the offensive plays...

[@spankymack7778]

Gino is a two bit bully trying to pass himself off as something else, nothing more than a passive aggressive playground jerk, and that's all you're going to find up in UConn. The best part is when those New England cold numbskulls start talking ethics, it's like listening to Usama Bin Laden preach peace love and understanding, incomprehensible unless you've got scalps hanging from your belt and ears on your necklace too. In fact, that's how you'll know, beware if Gino the jerk makes sense to you, and go look hard in the mirror.

[@MsRotorwings]

Glad Paige and Caitlin are healthy. It should be a good close game.

[@user-hn4ix8ho8c]

Well said GENO the class you show,, has transferred to your team... Easy to see why you have achieved so much success ,,, zi easy to see More success un the future for YOUR TEAMS,, IOWA HAWKEYE... THANK YOU GOD BLESS

[@spankymack7778]

Gino is a two bit bully trying to pass himself off as something else, nothing more than a passive aggressive playground jerk, and that's all you're going to find up in UConn. The best part is when those New England cold numbskulls start talking ethics, it's like listening to Usama Bin Laden preach peace love and understanding, incomprehensible unless you've got scalps hanging from your belt and ears on your necklace too. In fact, that's how you'll know, beware if Gino the jerk makes sense to you, and go look hard in the mirror.

[@michaelwelsh7362]

Unfortunately the WNBA has a problem that goes beyond basketball. Candice Wiggins illustrated that very well In her personal story and I don’t see that changing🏀🏀🏀

[@valleyridgesimmentals8969]

To bad somebody has to lose that game, two very well coached, respectful teams, class acts all the way. I'm afraid UCONN'S short bench will keep them from victory friday night.

[@cindymavis5192]

If iowa gets knocked out by uconn. Will the fan base still wstch finals from all this hype over iowa?

[@MsRotorwings]

They’ll watch because, if Caitlin isn’t in the final, Paige will be.

[@jayciejaybee7872]

If you're asking if the Iowa residents will still watch, I'm gonna say it will drop a lot. Like right now you got the whole state watching, 3 million people, Iowa likes high school and college women's bball more than most. But if Clarks out/UConn wins, I say about 25%-50% of whose watching in the state will watch the finals, the ones who watch the hawks all year round aka the real Hawkeye women's fans. I say this as a Iowa resident, I'm not a Hawkeye fan, I usually route for UConn I like Geno lol.

[@cindymavis5192]

@@jayciejaybee7872 I like your honest answer. I've followed women's basketball over 30 years. Seen some great players n games. I'm not a gambler but watch for entertainment. I know the hard work these young women have put into there craft. All I ask is that they b smart n use this as a stepping stone in life. More good things will come n I want to b able to recognize there names 10 years down down the road for there success stories.

[@stanwebb3480]

If his team was not here to compete then the time of year would be wrong!!!! My Question is the Victory going to be change because of Cleveland be in the wake of the Eclipse!!!! Oh no!!! All the superstitious people go home and hind under the covers!!!! As for who is good and the other being evil nothing to the contrast is happening both are Great Players!!!! GO LADY HUSKIES!!! WE BELIEVE!!!!!

[@cooliscool115]

paige is great but caitlin is built and plays different. there’s flare, thrill, excitement on how she plays.

[@RaphaelAshanti]

UCONN for the win!🏀

[@petecollins6343]

Be there for national anthem!! In final four and every other game!

[@MsRotorwings]

I was also tired of watching UCONN or Tennessee always win. In 2010 UCONN played Stanford. Horrible game. If it was my first game watching I would’ve thought it was a high school JV game…in the first half. UCONN found a way to win…as usual. Stanford is great at getting to the Final four but for the most part chokes in the semifinal or final. While Tara VanDerveer has the most wins, Geno and Pat Summit have done a better job at winning the title game. Some coaches are just better at bringing out the best in their players.

[@robertcosta6967]

Too bad UCONN doesn't have the 3 players that are out, especially Fudd. Nonetheless, UCONN will battle even shorthanded. Should be a great game. We may see Paige go to another level. She may have to in order to take down Clark and Iowa....

[@johnklein6040]

Or you can say Iowa would have to go to another level to take down Paige.

[@robertcosta6967]

​@@johnklein6040 That's true. When I watch Paige play I think of Larry Bird. She sees the game and thinks the game as Larry did....

[@michellesmith9522]

I’m from SC and of course a SC fan but I have always been a basketball fan and loved Paige prior to her being injured…and to see her healthy again and battling to win is INSPIRING…CC is a great player and skilled at what she does but I’m a Gamecock fan that also loves Paige B 😂

[@robertcosta6967]

​@@michellesmith9522 Michelle.... I'm also a big fan of Paige. She rarely makes a mistake. She has a high basketball I.Q. I'm rooting for her to beat C.C. and Iowa. SC is one team I don't any team will beat. They're just too big, too strong and too talented....

[@tonyleukering8832]

Three? How about Azzi Fudd, Aubrey Griffin, Caroline Ducharme, Ayanna Patterson, and Jana El Alfy, with only Jana being a freshman.

[@charlescane8723]

THERE WERE GREAT BASKETBALL PLAYERS BEFORE MAGIC AND BIRD, JUST NOT AS GREAT. THERE WERE NO 6'9" GUARDS RUNNING AN OFFENSE OR 6'9" SHOOTING FORWARDS THAT NO ONE COULD GUARD BEFORE THOSE TWO AND BECAUSE OF THAT, THEY WERE MARKETABLE 💯

[@j.pederzane9692]

Wilt Chamberlain

[@Scipioafricanus998]

Paige Edward Muhl go get them.🤣👏

[@perrylawrence4499]

How sick to taint Iowa win. Disgusting 😢

[@Gadfly247]

When these 2 ladies are done....Zzzzzzzz

[@OrwellToday]

Juju!!!

[@jeffreypierce1440]

That was a concession speech.

[@BeachriderUSA]

Nope