US EditionAuriemma gives no indication of slowing down after 12th NCAA title
- Geno Auriemma, UConn women's basketball coach, appeared on the Today show Monday after winning a 12th national title.
- Auriemma, age 71, discussed his future and reflected on his long and impactful career in college basketball.
- He spoke about Paige Bueckers's career, his impact on young players, and the emotional experience of winning the championship.
- Auriemma, when asked about his age, stated, "I'm 71 by numbers...I don't know that I feel that because every day I'm surrounded by young people."
- Auriemma suggested he might stop coaching someday, but he gave no indication of that happening soon, valuing his daily interactions.
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The SaratogianDom Amore: At 71, Geno Auriemma still has championship touch. And he doesn’t know when to quit
TAMPA, Fla. — Geno Auriemma stood up one last time before this group of players and had a question for them. “With about 29 seconds left, we cross midcourt and we’re dribbling it out, how’s that feeling?” he asked. “Nothing like it, right? … Nothing like it.” For Auriemma, 71, it has been like that for a long time. He’s had the feeling before, and who would bet against his having it again? He’s won 12 championships now, the first coming at age 4…
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Dom Amore: At 71, Geno Auriemma still has championship touch. And he doesn’t know when to quit.
TAMPA, Fla. — Geno Auriemma stood up one last time before this group of players and had a question for them. “With about 29 seconds left, we cross midcourt and we’re dribbling it out, how’s that feeling?” he asked. “Nothing…
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