Geno Auriemma has 11 national titles to his name, but the UConn legend recently admitted he acted like a total rookie during his latest Final Four exit. Speaking from the UConn campus, Auriemma finally addressed that viral shouting match with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In case you missed the scene in Phoenix ... Auriemma decided to spend the closing moments of a 62-48 loss confronting Staley. He was apparently fed up with South Carolina’s physical play and a lack of the usual whistles, even going so far as to claim Staley snubbed him during the pregame handshake. Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks shakes hands with Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies before the NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., on April 3, 2026.…