Luigi "Geno" Auriemma (born March 23, 1954) is an American basketball coach who is the head coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team. He holds the record for most wins (1,235) and highest winning percentage (.882) among college coaches with a minimum of 10 seasons, any level, men's or women's.

Entering his 40 th season in 2024-25, Geno Auriemma has redefined the meaning of success in as head coach of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program. During his illustrious...

Geno Auriemma. Born: March 23, 1954. Alma Mater: West Chester (1977) Career Record (major schools): 40 Years, 1234-165, .882 W-L% School: Connecticut (1234-165) Conference Champion: 30 Times (Reg. Seas.), 28 Times (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 35 Years (136-24), 23 Final Fours, 11 Championships

Years as UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma was named head coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball program on May 17, 1985 and in just over 35 years has taken the Huskies to ever-higher levels of success, including 11 national championships.

Auriemma played for coach Buddy Gardler on the varsity basketball team. One of the most significant influences in his life, it was Gardler who first inspired Auriemma to become a coach, and Gardler whom Geno modeled his coaching style after—old school, tough and gritty.

2 days ago · UConn coach Geno Auriemma smiles after gaining his 1,200th career win, following the team's NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. Jessica ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Geno Auriemma is an Italian-born American basketball coach who led the University of Connecticut’s women’s team to a record 11 NCAA national titles between 1995 and 2016 and to an unprecedented six undefeated seasons.

Nov 21, 2024 · Auriemma became college basketball's − men's and women's − winningest coach in history after the Huskies defeated Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday in front of a home crowd that celebrated...

Nov 21, 2024 · University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA history on Wednesday, earning the title "Greatest of All Time" — and a literal goat to go...

Mar 23, 2024 · He is tied with VanDerveer as the longest-tenured head coach in women's college basketball. The pair are one of only three coaches to have coached in their current role...