UConn’s Dan Hurley Defends Geno Auriemma After Dawn Staley Exchange
UConn head coach Dan Hurley defended Geno Auriemma after his heated exchange with South Carolina's Dawn Staley. Auriemma had confronted Staley over a perceived pregame handshake slight, and later issued an apology statement, but not to Staley specifically.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley defended Geno Auriemma after his heated exchange with South Carolina's Dawn Staley. The exchange occurred after UConn's loss to South Carolina in the Final Four. Auriemma confronted Staley over a perceived pregame handshake slight. He later issued an apology statement, but not to Staley specifically. Hurley showed support for Auriemma, calling him a 'stand up guy' and one of the 'classiest people' in sports. Hurley's team will play for another championship on Monday.
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