Geno Auriemma NCAA Tournament complaints, explained: Why UConn coach thinks women's March Madness is broken

Geno Auriemma has never been one to bite his tongue. He didn’t bother starting during the 2026 NCAA tournament, either. The UConn women’s basketball coach has been a vocal advocate for the women’s game. But he’s been left unconvinced by the NCAA’s efforts to manage the sport—particularly in tournament play. As the sport’s top teams struggle to find their rhythm with three-point shooting, Auriemma—hoping to deliver a 13th national title to the Huskies—fired off a tirade at the tournament’s organizers. Suffice it to say, the college basketball world took notice. Here’s what you need to know. MORE: Is Tennessee's Nate Ament dating USC's Jazzy Davidson?What are Geno Auriemma's NCAA...