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UConn WBB news: Geno Auriemma goes full NSFW on controversial Final Four behavior

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma said he regrets how he handled the final seconds of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina, acknowledging that his postgame behavior overshadowed the end of his team’s season. A little more than a month after South Carolina’s 62-48 win over UConn in Phoenix, Auriemma reflected on the […] The post UConn WBB news: Geno Auriemma goes full NSFW on controversial Final Four behavior appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Geno Auriemma Is Clearly Still Hung Up On Awkward Dawn Staley Altercation At Final Four

One month after his awkward and intense altercation with South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, it appears that UConn’s Geno Auriemma still can’t shake the memory of the incident. Auriemma came under fire for accosting Staley following the Gamecocks’ 64-48 upset victory over the Huskies in the Final Four. Despite immediately issuing an apology, it sounds as if […] The post Geno Auriemma Is Clearly Still Hung Up On Awkward Dawn Staley Altercation At Final Four appeared first on BroBible.

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“I Just Feel Like a Dumba**”: Geno Auriemma Revisits Viral Clash With Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley gave us another edition of one of their iconic battles in the Final Four of last season’s NCAA tournament. Unbeaten UConn and an inspired South Carolina met in the Final Four. Dawn Staley’s team got the better of UConn as they won 62-48 and advanced to their second national championship […]

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Geno Auriemma regrets Dawn Staley March Madness incident

Geno Auriemma is reflecting on his viral moment with Dawn Staley during the March Madness. During the last few seconds of the Final Four game on April 3, before Staley’s USC clinched the 62-48 victory over Auriemma’s UConn, the head coaches got into a heated discussion on the sidelines. Additionally, Auriemma refused to shake Staley’s […] The post Geno Auriemma regrets Dawn Staley March Madness incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Geno Auriemma says he was a ‘dumba–‘ for confronting Dawn Staley

UConn coach Geno Auriemma offered another statement on his confrontation with Dawn Staley during last month’s NCAA Tournament. Auriemma spoke to the media on Monday for the first time since his outburst at the end of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina. He said he was not concerned with what people thought of … The post Geno Auriemma says he was a ‘dumba–‘ for confronting Dawn Staley appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nation's No. 3 Center Says Arizona's Atmosphere is 'Amazing'

The Arizona Wildcats put together yet another solid college basketball season. In their fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance, they advanced to the Final Four. Despite their run ending there with a loss to the Michigan Wolverines, they still went 36-3 and 16-2 in Big 12 matchups. Their success ...

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Andrej Stojakovic leaves door open for Illinois return with NBA Draft decision

Illinois basketball broke new ground under Brad Underwood in 2025-26, reaching the Final Four after rolling through a challenging South Region that included a victory over Houston in the Sweet 16. Guard Andrej Stokajovic, one of the top additions in the transfer portal last offseason, was one of the key reasons behind Illinois’ run to […] The post Andrej Stojakovic leaves door open for Illinois return with NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn HC Dan Hurley scores major coup with Braylon Mullins, Duke transfer double whammy

The UConn Huskies caught a double win on Saturday, as head coach Dan Hurley’s roster gained both continuity and fresh talent through a core return and a transfer addition for the 2026-27 season. Freshman guard Braylon Mullins will return to Storrs for his sophomore season after withdrawing from consideration for the NBA Draft, his father […] The post UConn HC Dan Hurley scores major coup with Braylon Mullins, Duke transfer double whammy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now ‘highly unlikely’

The Illinois basketball program has been pursuing one of the top transfer guards in the portal this offseason. John Blackwell, formerly of Wisconsin, has been a top target for Brad Underwood’s program. A new report is throwing cold water on the idea that Blackwell will go to the Illini. “The Illini have invested heavy dollars […] The post Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now ‘highly unlikely’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois after Final 4 run

Andrej Stojakovic is not going anywhere! One of the best players in the country will remain with the Illini for his final season in college, On3 reports. Stojakovic was a big part of the team’s success as Illinois had one of the best offenses in the country, leading them to a Final Four appearance. Stojakovic […] The post Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois after Final 4 run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark’s new Fever teammate was involved in viral Iowa-South Carolina Final Four moment

The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on Monday evening as a slew of new talent joined the league. Interestingly enough, the Indiana Fever used the No. 10 overall pick to select a previous foe of Caitlin Clark. Remember that incident in the 2023 Final Four matchup between the Iowa Lady Hawkeyes and the South Carolina […] The post Caitlin Clark’s new Fever teammate was involved in viral Iowa-South Carolina Final Four moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler declares for NBA Draft

Illinois basketball garnered an early No. 1 ranking over Michigan after the 2025-26 season wrapped up. But the Illini must now operate without Keaton Wagler heading into next season as he heads to the NBA Draft. The prized freshman, who sparked the Final Four return for Illinois, declared for the draft Saturday. ESPN NBA insider […] The post Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler declares for NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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