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Geno Auriemma Named WBCA Coach of the Year!

By nate.landas - Last updated: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Leave a Comment

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association named Connecticut Head Coach, Geno Auriemma, as the 2008 Russell/ WBCA Division I National Coach of the Year. Auriemma was also named the 2008 Big East co-coach of the year as he guided the Huskies to a 15-1 record in the Big East and an overall record of 33-1.

Auriemma is a 5X NCAA Champion, 17X Big East Champion, and holds a career record of 655-121. He is also a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.