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UCLA head coach Cori Close reacts against Minnesota during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.

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Geno Auriemma takes aim at the NCAA over the women's double-regional format in March Madness

Geno Auriemma takes aim at the NCAA over the women's double-regional format in March Madness

UConn coach Geno Auriemma is ripping the double-regional format being used in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The 12-time national champion coach says it doesn’t make sense for the teams still playing or in efforts to grow the game. Even before taking questions Saturday from reporters, Auriemma brought up attendance, bad shooting percentages and teams having to come to the arena early and late on the same day when taking aim at the format that's in place for the fourth year. The format is set to continue for at least five more years.