UConn women’s basketball stars, Geno Aureimma named Naismith Trophy award finalists

UConn stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong are both finalists for Naismith Player of the Year, and Geno Auriemma is a Coach of ...
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UConn's Geno Auriemma, Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd named finalists for Naismith national awards

Strong was also named a 2026 Naismith Women’s College Defensive of the Year finalist Wednesday by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. In his 41st season, Auriemma has coached the top-ranked Huskies to an ...
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Auriemma, Strong, Fudd Named Naismith Finalists

UConn women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma was named a finalist for the 2026 Naismith Women's College Coach of the ...