The UConn Huskies capped off the 2025-26 season with another dominating win and finished undefeated. This was the 11th unbeaten season for Geno Auriemma, who dominated the NCAAW for years. Interestingly, the side won 12 championships under Auriemma, but not all unbeaten seasons fetched a championship.
The coach understands the difference between an unbeaten season and a championship run, as he gave his thoughts on UConn’s perfect regular season and postseason run. He even compared the 2026 roster with the 2025 roster for the championship run.
Geno Auriemma Rates 2025 UConn Roster Above 2026 Team
The 2026 UConn team remained one of the most iconic, ranking third among NCAAW programs for the highest point differential in the season. The first two teams were also Huskies teams under Auriemma, the 71-year-old coach sees the 2024-25 team better equipped.
In the interview, he said, “I don’t know that you take one of the top five players in the WNBA off your team and say you’re better. I don’t know how I can justify saying that. There are a lot of times when I watch us play and I say, that wouldn’t have happened if we had Paige … We’re a much different team than we were last year, correct. But to say that we’re a better team than we were last year? I don’t buy that.”
Geno Auriemma isn’t buying that this year’s UConn squad is better than last season’s national title team 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dthbi4sGmq
— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) March 2, 2026
While Bueckers remained UConn’s top scorer in the NCAAW and set the record for most points in a game with her 40-point performance in the Sweet 16 win over Oklahoma. During Bueckers’ five seasons in Storrs, UConn lost a total of 13 games when the star guard was on the court. But her versatility and explosive offensive play made the coach’s job easy.
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Seeing his praise and comparisons, there is no doubt why the Dallas Wings coach, Jose Fernandez, sets championship expectations for the team while praising Paige Bueckers.
Geno Auriemma Makes Special Request For Final Four Venue
While the coach was happy with his unbeaten run, he also praised the MSG environment and made a bold demand of having the NCAAW final four in the arena.
Geno Auriemma is “hoping” for the Final Four to one day be in Madison Square Garden.
— Jake McCreven (@mccrevenjake) March 2, 2026
Called it “the world’s biggest stage.”
Interestingly, MSG hosted the men’s Final Four but is no longer eligible to host it due to seating requirements. The MSG is looking to increase the capacity and hold the college-level competition. Right now, the MSG capacity is around 20K, and it would be interested in hosting a women’s Final Four.