Most coaches wouldāve been more than happy when their best player excels. However, Geno Auriemma has proven over and over that heās not like the average coach.
The college basketball legend showed his true colors again after the UConn Huskiesā big win over Butler. Paige Bueckers had another big performance, but her coach was unfazed.
When asked about Bueckersā strong game, the legendary coach actually called her out for not being where he wanted her to be. Of course, it was all in good spirits.
Geno Auriemma jokingly calls out Paige Bueckers
āSheās never where I want her to be,ā Auriemma laughingly said during the halftime interview. āYou know I think thereās always a little bit more (Bueckers can do).ā
Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies
Bueckers had scored 17 of her teamās 42 points at that point in the game. She had as many first-half points as the entire Butler team, but it wasnāt enough for coach Auriemma.
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Thatās the kind of motivator he is, and thatās why UConn continues to be a never-ending pool of elite talent. Bueckers is on her way to the WNBA, and a lot of that is because of Auriemmaās tough love.
