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Geno Auriemma Weighs In on WNBA Handling of Caitlin Clark Effect

Geno Auriemma Weighs In on WNBA Handling of Caitlin Clark Effect
World Sports · 23:37:40 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

UConn women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma spoke to reporters on March 28, 2026, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, offering his perspective on whether the WNBA could have better managed the surge of attention surrounding rookie Caitlin Clark. Auriemma, a Hall of Fame coach with 11 national championships, addressed the media during the Final Four weekend. The discussion comes amid ongoing debate about the league's promotion and handling of Clark's historic rookie season. The remarks were reported by EssentiallySports on November 4, 2026.

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