Geno Auriemma apologizes for Final Four dustup with Dawn Staley
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma apologized for a heated exchange with South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley after South Carolina's 62-48 upset over UConn.
- The incident occurred in the final seconds at midcourt, with both coaches needing to be separated after the Final Four game.
- Auriemma expressed regret for his reaction, emphasizing that the focus should be on South Carolina's strong performance and apologizing to Staley and her staff.
- Staley said she was unaware of what upset Auriemma, noting she had shown integrity and had shaken hands with UConn’s staff before the game.
- Auriemma claimed Staley did not follow the customary pregame handshake protocol at midcourt, which contributed to his frustration.
