""I just don't understand some of the decisions that are made about our game when we're trying to grow the goddamn game.""
""Does anybody who makes these decisions ever ask the coaches and the players, 'Hey, does this work? Do you guys do this during the regular season? Is this normal?'""
""Having eight teams share one arena means each program ends up getting less practice time in the arena and on the game court.""
""The NCAA's intention in moving to a two-regional format was to create a better atmosphere with increased attendance, and they've said the system has drawn the highest attendance numbers in tournament history.""
Geno Auriemma expressed frustration with the NCAA's two-site regional format for the women's basketball tournament, which limits practice time for teams. He criticized the use of unused equipment and questioned whether decision-makers consult coaches and players about their needs. Auriemma highlighted that sharing an arena among eight teams reduces practice opportunities, impacting preparation. Despite the NCAA's claim of increased attendance, Auriemma remains concerned about the format's effects on the growth of women's basketball.
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