Geno Auriemma, the renowned coach of the UConn women's basketball team, reacted with amusement to ESPN's Scott Van Pelt's tongue-in-cheek reference to the Huskies as 'pesky underdogs' after their victory over USC. This win marks UConn's 24th trip to the NCAA Final Four. Auriemma expressed his disbelief at the descriptor of 'underdogs,' given UConn's long history of success, including 11 NCAA championships. The comment highlights the extraordinary expectations surrounding UConn, known for rarely being viewed as underdogs in the sport.
Auriemma chuckled at being called 'underdogs,' highlighting the rarity of such characterization for his winning UConn team. He was surprised by the jest from ESPN.
Scott Van Pelt referred to UConn as 'pesky underdogs' in a light-hearted moment, knowing the Huskies' strong history of winning and recent performance in the tournament.
Geno Auriemma expressed his surprise at being labeled an 'underdog,' which underscores the dominance of UConn in women's basketball and their consistent success since 1991.
Despite their formidable track record, Auriemma found humor in the 'underdog' title, demonstrating the enduring high expectations placed on UConn women's basketball.
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