What UConn coach Dan Hurley said about Geno Auriemma's behavior
CT Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma was involved in a heated argument with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after their Final Four game, sparked by a handshake dispute and other tensions.
- Auriemma walked off the court without shaking hands with South Carolina players, drawing widespread criticism for his behavior, which many viewed as inappropriate and hypocritical.
- Auriemma apologized publicly, acknowledging there was "no excuse" for his actions and expressing regret for detracting attention from his team, though some noted he did not directly apologize to Staley.
- Rhode Island coach Dan Hurley defended Auriemma, praising him as a genuine and classy person and suggesting he deserves the benefit of the doubt despite the incident.
- The disagreement included claims about the timing of a pregame handshake and criticism of South Carolina's conduct, but video evidence and both coaches' statements left some details unclear.
