UConn's Geno Auriemma celebrates birthday with a championship flex
"Sometimes you gotta pop out and show." In case you need a reminder, Geno Auriemma is a winner.
The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is a festive time in college basketball and one of the game's greatest celebrated a birthday today. Auriemma, head coach of No. 2 UConn in his 40th season, turned 71.
The Huskies' X account posted a photo with the 11-time national champion coach flexing his rings. Auriemma, who has been at the helm since 1985, won his first national title in 1995 and last won one in 2016.
Auriemma signed a contract extension last June that will keep take him through the 2028-29 season.
UConn plays No. 10 South Dakota State on Monday night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Geno Auriemma, UConn's champion coach, flexes with ring photo
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