South Carolina’s Dawn Staley gives blunt response to Geno Auriemma confrontation

South Carolina's Dawn Staley gives blunt response to Geno Auriemma confrontation

The dispute appeared to stem from a pregame handshake mix-up before the Gamecocks' Final Four win over UConn

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament Final Four in Phoenix on April 4, 2026. (John Locher/AP)

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a women's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, 2026. (Rick Scuteri/AP)

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a women's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, 2026. (Rick Scuteri/AP)

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