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Geno Auriemma Returns to WNBA Booth After 30 Years
8 Jul
Summary
- Geno Auriemma and Robin Roberts reunite for WNBA broadcast.
- Dallas Wings and New York Liberty feature several former UConn stars.
- Auriemma previously broadcast the WNBA's first two seasons.
- Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are recent UConn stars drafted first overall.
Geno Auriemma, the acclaimed women's basketball coach, is set to return to ESPN's WNBA broadcast booth after a 30-year absence. He will join Robin Roberts to provide commentary for the Dallas Wings versus New York Liberty game on Tuesday evening. This broadcast marks a significant reunion, as Auriemma and Roberts were part of ESPN's WNBA coverage for its first two seasons.
The upcoming game is particularly noteworthy due to the prominent presence of former UConn Huskies. The Dallas Wings, recognized as one of the league's most improved teams, are led by young talents Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart aims to bolster the New York Liberty's pursuit of an Eastern Conference title. Both Bueckers and Fudd were top draft picks following their collegiate careers at UConn, while Stewart has established herself as a decade-long league standout.
Auriemma's initial WNBA commentary dates back to 1997, where he famously provided his direct analysis during ESPN's inaugural broadcast, which also featured the Liberty. His continued association with ESPN has included roles as a studio analyst, often offering candid critiques of his former players.
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be broadcast on ESPN. This reunion and the star-studded lineup of UConn alumni promise an engaging viewing experience, underscoring the lasting legacy of the UConn program in professional basketball.
