.@Lindsay_Schnell asked Geno Auriemma how he made sure Paige Bueckers' spirit wasn't broken while injured last year. An incredibly insightful two minute response ensued. "She was always the most upbeat, positive person in the gym. You knew that when she went home she was a completely different person. You knew that it was killing her and tearing her apart, but great players like that, they carry a light around with them because she's a positive player who shines light on other people... But privately, yes, it tore her apart. I only saw it manifest itself once. We were playing at Tennessee. You come to UConn you want to play in a Tennessee game... I saw her breakdown in the locker room that game... These kids, this is what they dream of when they go to college and play basketball and if their dream taken away from them, it's like they're half a person. Some people are just miserable and let it beat them and some people, they don't let that happen. And Paige is one of those people."
@BrennaGreene_ @Lindsay_Schnell I love Geno as he truly cares about his players. Love the entire UCONN team from the coaches, players, staff , fans. Let’s keep supporting our team. Hope they can truly rest today. Geno is my favorite Coach & other coaches could learn from him. Thanks , Geno. Go UCONN. 💙💙💙
@BrennaGreene_ @Lindsay_Schnell Coach gets it!!! I would feel comfortable sending my daughter to play for a coach like this any day
Describing how she remained positive and supportive of her teammates despite the pain and disappointment she must have felt. But let's be real, the only reason anyone cares about Paige Bueckers is because she's a star player on a top-ranked women's basketball team. If she was just an average player, would anyone even notice or care about her injury?
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@BrennaGreene_ @Lindsay_Schnell I give Geno credit. He’s been around for so many years and watch the game change. The players don’t and he gets that and he knows how to connect and push and drive. He respects them ultimately.
@BrennaGreene_ @Lindsay_Schnell Any basketball player would be lucky to be coached by Geno, he absolutely Gets It!