Geno Auriemma: UConn women's basketball pregame (USC) - 12/20/24

UConn women's basketball's Geno Auriemma talks with the media before the matchup with USC at the XL Center in Hartford, CT on Saturday night

[@anqwonrandle]

this man is truly so lovable. i enjoy his interviews so much. he gives you an answer and more. the way he explains things is so interesting and intriguing it almost like a story?

[@Rocketfua21]

Consistency and patience, be as cool as you can, like Azzi!

[@earlcabbel5523]

A healthy Azzi can make a difference as to whether UConn can be in the final four and possible in the final game. She can take so much pressure off Paige, Sarah and the rest of the team.

[@jentigilai5833]

I beg to differ. Ashlyn proved to us in the Iowa State game that once she carches fire, she can be just as much of a 3rd scoring option threat as a healthy Azzi would be. The only problem is consistency.

[@Cocogirl44]

@@jentigilai5833no one is saying that Ashlynn can’t be a huge contributor. I think it’s just acknowledging that Azzis ceiling is higher than Ashlynn’s ceiling, and Ashlynn’s inconsistency needs to improve so we can rely on her in big games. Overall, both amazing players though and our odds of making the championship are much greater if we have both at their best

[@brucelau2023]

Hope Azzi can come back real soon

[@stanwebb3480]

The wisdom he talks about can only be remembers by the players as well the fans including the media then we will all participate and watch the games in a different attitude. GO UCONN LADIES!!!

[@AnthonyTomassi-y6j]

another stanism!!!! so what your saying is everybody. LOL

[@davidlipset7464]

Why do basketball writers never ask anything concrete and tactical about basketball? The questions never have any substance.

[@theuconndaily]

What would you like them to ask? Why fans don't understand that the media are doing their jobs and are writing about certain things when they ask questions?

[@davidlipset7464]

@ No questions about feelings, meanings or legacy. How about questioning Coach about how to fix the problems exposed in South Bend? Or about the specific challenges created by the SC team and the specific weaknesses that should try to be exposed. I recognize that writers are trying to o do a job, I just think that they do it a lazy way lacking preparation.

[@directorofcareerserv]

When is Aubrey coming back? Haven't heard lately!

[@theuconndaily]

He said last week that she would be back January 1

[@glenngrinter6818]

Fudd & Fudd & Fudd & Fudd& Fudd. Can’t have too much Fudd.🏀🏀🏀

[@kaptainh5538]

This why Geno is the Goat , he can knows how to connect with players and even the press :) Its not just Coaches Speech.

[@jamesl.walker648]

Uconn has talent, w/o Azzi and i believe they will be in final four. Then its match-up. Need consistency from Shad. KK to shoot better. ICE to get the lead out, work harder. This includes rebounding. Last is athleticism. Uconn is not an athletic team. Athletic teams that can shoot......bad match

[@jentigilai5833]

Agreed regarding athleticism. The match up against South Carolina comes to mind in that respect..

[@cbrend22]

Paige has dragges three mediocre teams to the FF, Azzi isnt even in the equation

[@AnthonyTomassi-y6j]

yeah your right about Paige but a healthy Azzi could be the difference of actually winning one. If you watched any games you might have noticed she made a huge difference this year.

[@johnklein6040]

You are right about what Paige has accomplished, She's my favorite player. but Azzi pulled the wagon in the NC State double overtime game for a while Until Paige took over at the end, I watched it a month ago and notice that. I do believe though, as a whole Azzi has underproduced for her perceived talents.