Geno Auriemma criticized for Dawn Staley incident, not shaking players’ hands: ‘Hypocritical’

By Dan Brechlin, Staff WriterApril 4, 2026

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a woman’s NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma is facing significant criticism following his exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley as their Final Four matchup was winding down.

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