# UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma

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Podcast: [Sports Media with Richard Deitsch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-media-with-richard-deitsch-1023610)
Published: 2026-07-06T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 638 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features UConn women's basketball Geno Auriemma. Alongside Beth Mowins and Robin Roberts, the 12-time NCAA championship coach will broadcast the Dallas Wings-New York Liberty game on July 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. In this podcast, Auriemma discusses why calling the Wings-Liberty appealed to him; how ESPN contacted him for the assignment; his interest in broadcasting in a post-UConn life; how often he watches the WNBA today; staying in contact with his former players such as Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd;what he thinks of the officiating right now in the WNBA and why officiating is a serious issue in the game; his thoughts on the never-ending discussion about Caitlin Clark; why he predicted Clark would face physical play upon entering the league; why he believes some players have targeted Clark; his current relationship with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley; why he has always been as open as has been with the media over the years; coaching Sarah Strong; how you need a player such as Strong to win a title; sharing a crappy hotel room with Jeff and Stan Van Gundy and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

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