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Geno Auriemma Eyes Historic 12th NCAA Title with UConn

The legendary coach leads the Huskies against South Carolina in the 2025 championship game, seeking to break Division I records for titles and end a nine-year drought.

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Overview

  • Geno Auriemma, 71, is pursuing his 12th national championship, which would set a new record for the most NCAA basketball titles by any Division I coach.
  • A victory would also make Auriemma the oldest coach in Division I history to win a national title and break UConn's longest title drought since 1995.
  • UConn has made 24 Final Four appearances under Auriemma, including every NCAA Tournament since the 1998-99 season.
  • The Huskies face defending champion South Carolina, led by coach Dawn Staley, who handed UConn its only championship game loss in 2022.
  • Auriemma has transformed UConn into a basketball powerhouse over 40 seasons, with 1,249 career wins and a legacy of developing some of the sport's greatest players.