Dawn Staley asks for fans to 'turn the page' after speaking to Geno Auriemma
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has called for an end to the public feud with UConn’s Geno Auriemma, urging fans to "turn the page" following their Final Four clash.
- Staley expressed respect for Auriemma's contributions to women's basketball and emphasized that one incident should not overshadow his career or impact on the sport.
- The tension arose after South Carolina ended UConn’s undefeated season, with a heated postgame handshake incident that gained widespread attention on social media.
- Auriemma apologized for his reaction, describing it as uncharacteristic and uncalled for, while Staley noted she had not heard from him following South Carolina’s national championship loss to UCLA.
- Staley emphasized the importance of focusing on advancing the game and creating opportunities rather than dwelling on past conflicts.
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