Overview

• Geno Auriemma led UConn to an 82-59 victory over South Carolina, earning his 12th national championship, the most in Division I basketball history.
• With 1,250 career wins, Auriemma holds the record for the most victories by any college basketball coach, men’s or women’s, at any level.
• Auriemma, who has coached UConn for 40 years, transformed the program from a struggling team into one of the greatest dynasties in sports.
• The coach signed a five-year contract extension in 2024, securing his role through 2029 and earning over $4 million annually, including bonuses.
• Despite his historic achievements, Auriemma acknowledged the challenges of coaching at 71 but gave no immediate indication of plans to retire.