After UCLA’s historic Final Four run ended in a lopsided loss to UConn, Coach Cori Close focused not on the defeat, but on the growth, pride and promise that will shape the Bruins’ next chapter.

Recording a meteoric 34-margin—the highest ever in the women's Final Four history, the Huskies dances through the Finale. The post Cori Close Struggles to Make Eye Contact With Reporters as She Gets Crystal Clear About UCLA’s 34-Point Final Four Defeat appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers have shared countless memories together over the past five years, but savoring the final seconds of Sunday's national championship win will stand out above all.

Geno Auriemma has accomplished more than just about anyone in college basketball. The 71-year-old UConn coach passed former Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer as the winningest coach in Division 1 earlier this season.

Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma spent five seasons trying to get a national championship, and the emotions poured out when they finally did it.

Here are the memorable moments that happened on and off the court during the 2025 men’s and women’s tournaments.

During the final sweet moments of UConn’s 12th national title, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers embraced after the star guard departed her final game with the Huskies. It was the moment they wanted all along.

Here's a look at the salary of UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, who won his 12th national title Sunday.