UConn’s Geno Auriemma blasts ‘that bulls–t’ in fiery March Madness rants
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma criticized the NCAA's change from a four-site to a two-site format for the women's Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds, arguing it negatively impacts attendance and logistics.
- Auriemma also expressed frustration with the new basketball rims and balls used during the tournament, linking them to unusually low shooting percentages observed in recent games.
- He highlighted the inconvenience for teams due to having eight teams at one site, complicating shootarounds, media sessions, and practice schedules.
- Auriemma questioned the NCAA's decisions regarding equipment and tournament format, emphasizing that these changes hinder efforts to grow women's basketball.
- UConn is scheduled to face Notre Dame in the Elite Eight matchup, with the game set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
