UConn coach Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA Division I history on Wednesday, as he secured his 1,217th career victory with an 85-41 defeat of Fairleigh Dickinson. Over 60 of Auriemma’s former players joined the sold-out crowd in Storrs, Connecticut, including Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Napheesa Collier, Tiffany Hayes and Maya Moore.
Over his legendary career, Auriemma has amassed 11 national championships, the most of any Division I coach in men’s or women’s basketball. He has also guided his teams to 22 Final Fours, including a record 14 straight from 2008–2022.
Auriemma took over in 1985 when the program had only ever achieved one winning season, but now it is considered one of the most consistent powerhouses in college sports. He has gone through this journey with associate head coach Chris Dailey by his side.
“They are the perfect head coach and associate head coach,” Collier told CBS Sports. “His big picture, the way that he sees the game, the way that he’s able to get the best out of his players, is so unmatched.
“And then with C.D., her attention to detail, she has helped to shape me into the person I am both on and off the court. So just their combination together, I…
