Overview
- Staley, in a statement Tuesday, said she spoke with Auriemma and asked fans to “turn the page.”
- Auriemma issued a written apology Saturday to South Carolina’s staff and team for his end-of-game conduct.
- After the title game Sunday, Staley told reporters she had not heard from him, highlighting how quickly the tenor has changed.
- Broadcast video showed a pregame handshake and UConn’s Sarah Strong said she tore her own jersey, contradicting Auriemma’s claims.
- Commentators and public figures continued to criticize Auriemma, with ESPN’s Michael Wilbon and a CIAA commissioner calling his behavior disrespectful.