The UConn Huskies won their second-round match-up against the Syracuse Orange by 53 points, showcasing their control and command over the game. While the scenes on the court were pretty one-sided, the post-game interviews also saw a striking difference between coach Geno Auriemma’s mood and Syracuse Orange Coach Felisha Legette-Jack’s assessment of the game.
While Legette-Jack blasts the NCAA bracket after the third straight loss to UConn, Auriemma was looking to lighten the mood in his press conference and even mocked his star players, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong.
Geno Auriemma Hilariously Copies Azzi Fudd’s Answer
After the demolition of the opponents on the court, Coach Geno Auriemma was facing the media. Celebrating his 72nd birthday, Auriemma was already in a joyous mood and poked fun at his own players’ answers.
When asked about his views on Azzi Fudd’s exceptional scoring night, he said, “Her teammates were finding her, sending her great screens, I don’t know. She had open looks..” and started laughing.
"I don't know how I could ever follow that up. Riveting." 😂
— UConn Women’s Basketball Videos (@SNYUConn) March 24, 2026
Geno Auriemma roasted Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong after they left the podium of their postgame press conference and mocked their answer style 😂 pic.twitter.com/LufuMzw8hA
The press room also joined the laughter as he just repeated Fudd’s answer in front of her and the media. He added that there has to be fun at the games.
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While the coach mocked his star players, he was also the one who helped the senior guard when she was facing troubles shooting before the game.
Geno Auriemma Gives Manicure Advice For Azzi Fudd
Before entering the round of 32 game, Fudd complained to the 72-year-old coach about her messing up a few regular shots. She even struggled in the opening game of the tournament, and the coach needed to get his top scorer in rhythm as early as possible.
But instead of panicking or making a big issue out of the ‘trouble’, the experienced coach asked the guard to show him her nails and asked her to trim them. As he narrated the story to the media.
Azzi said her shot was off so Geno told her trim her nails now she got 26 in the first half 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/sUg5kVPuA4
— Shabazz 💫 (@ShowCaseShabazz) March 23, 2026
Eventually, Fudd remained the top scorer in the game, matching her career high score in the competition. Auriemma already showed full confidence in his side to win it all this season, and the players are delivering the performances. matching his expectations.