Luigi “Geno” Auriemma is regarded amongst the successful women’s college basketball team head coaches under NCAA Division I. He has been the head coach of the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team since 1985.
Hailing from Montello, Italy, Geno Auriemma had started his coaching career as an assistant coach at St. Joseph’s University. This was followed by a stint as an assistant coach at Bishop Kendrick High School.
He started his career as a head coach with the UConn Huskies. He is notable for developing talented players like Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart and Paige Bueckers among others.
Under Geno Auriemma’s guidance, the team won the National Championship staggering eleven times as of March 2024. Auriemma has also been an eight time Naismith Coach of the Year, seven time WBCA Coach of the Year and nine time AP Coach of the Year so far. He became a National Italian American Sports Hall of Famer in 2007. Furthermore, Auriemma also became a Basketball Hall of Famer in 2006.
Geno Auriemma’s NCAA Tournament Record
Geno Auriemma has been the head coach for the UConn Huskies since the 1985/86 season. As of March 2024, his NCAA Tournament win-loss record is 1211-161 as per sports-reference.com.
Geno Auriemma’s Sweet 16 Record
Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies have appeared in the Sweet 16 30 times so far. He appeared in the years - 1991-2019 and 2021-2023.
Out of these 30 appearances, he won the Sweet 16 in 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. On the other hand, he lost Sweet 16 in 1999, 2005 and 2023. Therefore, his Sweet 16 win-loss record is 27-3.
Geno Auriemma’s Elite Eight Record
Geno Auriemma has made multiple Elite Eight appearances alongside the UConn Huskies. He made appearances in 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Out of these 26 appearances, he won the Elite Eight in 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. He lost in 1994, 1997, 1998, 2006 and 2007. Therefore, his Elite Eight win-loss record is 22-5.
Geno Auriemma’s Final Four Record
Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies have made 22 Final Four appearances so far. He appeared in 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Out of these 22 appearances, he won the Final Four in 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2022. He lost the Final Four in 1991, 1996, 2001, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Therefore, his Final Four win-loss record is 14-10.
Geno Auriemma’s National Championships
Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies have won 11 National Championships in their career so far.
The table lists the years in which he won the championship along with the opponents and scores.
| Year | Team | Score | Opponent |
| 1995 | UConn Huskies | 70-64 | Tennessee Lady Volunteers |
| 2000 | UConn Huskies | 71-52 | Tennessee Lady Volunteers |
| 2002 | UConn Huskies | 82-70 | Oklahoma Sooners |
| 2003 | UConn Huskies | 73-68 | Tennessee Lady Volunteers |
| 2004 | UConn Huskies | 70-61 | Tennessee Lady Volunteers |
| 2009 | UConn Huskies | 76-54 | Louisville Cardinals |
| 2010 | UConn Huskies | 53-47 | Stanford Cardinal |
| 2013 | UConn Huskies | 93-60 | Louisville Cardinals |
| 2014 | UConn Huskies | 79-58 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| 2015 | UConn Huskies | 63-53 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| 2016 | UConn Huskies | 82-51 | Syracuse Orange |
Geno Auriemma’s NCAA Tournament Year by Year Finishes
The table below discusses Geno Auriemma’s NCAA Tournament career performances so far.
| Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Ranking | Postseason |
| 1985–86 | UConn Huskies | 12–15 | 4–12 | 7th | |
| 1986–87 | UConn Huskies | 14–13 | 9–7 | 7th | |
| 1987–88 | UConn Huskies | 17–11 | 9–7 | 5th | |
| 1988–89 | UConn Huskies | 24–6 | 13–2 | 1st | NCAA First Round |
| 1989–90 | UConn Huskies | 25–6 | 14–2 | T–1st | NCAA Second Round |
| 1990–91 | UConn Huskies | 29–5 | 14–2 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 1991–92 | UConn Huskies | 23–11 | 13–5 | T–2nd | NCAA Second Round |
| 1992–93 | UConn Huskies | 18–11 | 12–6 | 3rd | NCAA First Round |
| 1993–94 | UConn Huskies | 30–3 | 17–1 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1994–95 | UConn Huskies | 35–0 | 18–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 1995–96 | UConn Huskies | 34–4 | 17–1 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 1996–97 | UConn Huskies | 33–1 | 18–0 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1997–98 | UConn Huskies | 34–3 | 17–1 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1998–99 | UConn Huskies | 29–5 | 17–1 | T–1st | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 1999–00 | UConn Huskies | 36–1 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2000–01 | UConn Huskies | 32–3 | 15–1 | T–1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 2001–02 | UConn Huskies | 39–0 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2002–03 | UConn Huskies | 37–1 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2003–04 | UConn Huskies | 31–4 | 14–2 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2004–05 | UConn Huskies | 25–8 | 13–3 | T–2nd | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 2005–06 | UConn Huskies | 32–5 | 14–2 | 2nd | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 2006–07 | UConn Huskies | 32–4 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 2007–08 | UConn Huskies | 36–2 | 15–1 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 2008–09 | UConn Huskies | 39–0 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2009–10 | UConn Huskies | 39–0 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2010–11 | UConn Huskies | 36–2 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 2011–12 | UConn Huskies | 33–5 | 13–3 | 3rd | NCAA Final Four |
| 2012–13 | UConn Huskies | 35–4 | 14–2 | 2nd | NCAA Champions |
| 2013–14 | UConn Huskies | 40–0 | 18–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2014–15 | UConn Huskies | 38–1 | 18–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2015–16 | UConn Huskies | 38–0 | 18–0 | 1st | NCAA Champions |
| 2016–17 | UConn Huskies | 36–1 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 2017–18 | UConn Huskies | 36–1 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 2018–19 | UConn Huskies | 35–3 | 16–0 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 2019–20 | UConn Huskies | 29–3 | 16–0 | 1st | Postseason not held |
| 2020–21 | UConn Huskies | 28–2 | 18–0 | 1st | NCAA Final Four |
| 2021–22 | UConn Huskies | 30–6 | 16–1 | 1st | NCAA Runner-up |
| 2022–23 | UConn Huskies | 31–6 | 18–2 | 1st | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 2023–24 | UConn Huskies | 31–5 | 18–0 | 1st | TBD |
FAQ's On Geno Auriemma NCAA Coaching Record
A. Geno Auriemma is the head coach for the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team.
A. Geno Auriemma’s win-loss record is 1211-161 as of March 2024.
A. Geno Auriemma has won 11 National Championships in his career so far.
A. Geno Auriemma hails from Montello, Italy.
A. Geno Auriemma was made a Basketball Hall of Famer in 2006.
