Geno Auriemma

About

Hall of Fame women's basketball coach who debuted for the University of Connecticut in 1985 and set a record by becoming the fastest NCAA coach to reach 800 wins. He's won a total of 11 NCAA titles with Connecticut. 

Before Fame

In 1977, he graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 

Trivia

He won his first NCAA title in 1995 after an undefeated season. In 2006, he was admitted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. 

Family Life

He was born in Italy but emigrated to Norristown, Pennsylvania when he was 7 years old. 

Associated With

He coached star guard Diana Taurasi in college.