Geno Auriemma takes off ‘armor’ and sends emotional message to Paige Bueckers before his last game with UConn
After five unforgettable seasons and 121 games together at the University of Connecticut, Geno Auriemma is finding it harder than ever to hold back his emotions when it comes to Paige Bueckers. The legendary head coach has overseen the careers of countless elite athletes during his Hall of Fame tenure, but Bueckers, with her poise, performance, and personality, seems to occupy a special place in his heart.The fifth-year guard is on the verge of concluding her storied college career, and as UConn prepares to take on No. 1 seed UCLA in the Final Four on Friday, Auriemma reflected on just how much she's meant to the program-and to him personally."When I say unique, I think she's closer to one or two or three of the most unique players I've ever coached," Auriemma said in the lead-up to the high-stakes matchup, […]
