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INDIANAPOLIS – Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley said Geno Auriemma “should get the benefit of the doubt” after his altercation with Dawn Staley at the women’s Final Four.
Hurley was asked about Auriemma following his team’s win in the men’s Final Four against Illinois on Saturday, April 4. Known for his bold, emotional antics on the sidelines, Hurley joked “obviously I’ve had a negative influence on Geno.” He added it was crazy because “Geno has helped me so much,” and he credited how Auriemma handled the fallout from it.
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“Geno, the way handled the whole thing, such a stand up guy with the way he handled it with the statement, and he’s one of the classiest people,” Hurley said. “If any one should get the benefit of the doubt in the world of sports, it’s Geno Auriemma, because he’s one of the most authentic, genuine, great people you’ll ever meet in your life.”
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Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma bring intensity to SC‑UConn. See photos
The Final Four matchup between South Carolina and UConn was played with intensity throughout, with emotions building as the game reached its closing stretch.
That tension surfaced late as the outcome was decided, leading to visible reactions and an exchange between two of women’s basketball’s most prominent coaches.
Above, UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley react during the second half of the 2026 Women’s Final Four semifinal at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma bring intensity to SC‑UConn. See photos
The Final Four matchup between South Carolina and UConn was played with intensity throughout, with emotions building as the game reached its closing stretch.
That tension surfaced late as the outcome was decided, leading to visible reactions and an exchange between two of women’s basketball’s most prominent coaches.
Above, UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley react during the second…
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