Melanie Kiernan

Dawn Staley says she has not heard from Geno Auriemma directly, and told reporters she wants the focus to be on UCLA winning. "We're not going to damper UCLA's day with it."

Dawn Staley shares the question every recruit should ask and almost none of them do. "Everybody's good on the good days. It is who you can trust, who you can talk to and communicate with on your worst day." Then she explained what she tells every recruit: "We're gonna make you feel good during the recruiting process. You're gonna come here, we're gonna roll out the red carpet, we're gonna give you our best. Everybody's gonna do that." Every program shows you their best - that's the easy part. But it comes down to trust. "I want you to think about if it's 2 or 3 years down the line, when you in a slump, or when you lost a parent, or you broke up with a boyfriend, or whatever - Who's gonna get you back on course to be your talented self?" That's the real question. Not who recruits you the hardest, but who do you trust? And who do you believe will commit to you and your future? Everyone looks good when things are easy. The real test is who shows up when things get hard. (🎥@OldManAndThree )

Line dance lessons are in session at Super Saturday Practice presented by Samsung Galaxy 💃🙌 #WFinalFour x @GamecockWBB

Are we breaking a new DAWN,,, Congratulationz Dawn Staley GOAT

My THOUGHTS on what @UConnWBB Head Coach Geno Auriemma did to @GamecockWBB Head Coach @dawnstaley

Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson comment on their high five in the middle of the chaos 😂 "It's just so classic Raven." (via @kareemcopeland, NCAA)

Congratulations to @dawnstaley and the @GamecockWBB team on an outstanding game plan executed to perfection! It’s a real shame that #Geno took the low road! We have all had to lose with class! Geno of the @UConnWBB needs to start with an apology!!! #GenoApologize

@kidravi #Correction Coach Dawn Staley Did Indeed Shake Coach Geno Auriemma’s Hand as Well As His Entire Staff’s Hands Pregame. Coach Your Player Ripped Her Own Jersey💯 #ShamefulBehaviorGeno

Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike call out Geno Auriemma after UConn's loss to Dawn Staley and South Carolina in the NCAA Final Four

Dawn Staley's players have plenty to say about their head coach: "She's a strong woman... our role model." "She's going to ride for us, but we're also going to ride for her." "It means a lot to play for a coach who doesn't back down to anybody... we're a reflection of her."

6’2 PG Jordan Smith Jr. | Committed to Arkansas | in his Final HS game vs CIA Bella Vista: 35 PTS (11-24 FG, 3-11 3PT, 10-13 FTs) 4 REBS He Went out like a G… Arkansas fans yall excited for him next season?

"You can't claim to be the face of the game and then walk off when things don't go your way. These players deserve the spotlight, not a sideline circus."- @MuffetMcGraw 💙💛

Here is everything Dawn Staley had to say today about Geno Auriemma, his statement, and her perspective: "No distractions at this time... I grew up in the projects of North Philly. 215, 267 area code. Nothing can derail us, or me, from staying with the task at hand."

Madden rocking his Eagles Autism Foundation hoodie for World Autism Acceptance Day!🤩 Get yours here: …anizations.eaglesautismfoundation.org/sites/organiza…

Fuck this made me cry. This is worth 5 minutes of your day, especially if you’re a parent.

Madden Orlovsky had a heartfelt message for his family and friends in honor of World Autism Awareness Day 🥹 This was a special moment for all of us at ESPN. Thanks, Madden and @danorlovsky7 ❤️

Madden Orlovsky receives a 'swag bag' from @devontasmith, the @Eagles and @eaglesautism in honor of World Autism Awareness Day 🎁 ❤️

The Sunday night Catholic Mass at St. Joseph’s in New York is a magnet for young people. “The pendulum is swinging,” one Catholic content creator wrote in a caption. “Gen Z is turning back to God.” wapo.st/4dq7tVs

Isaiah 53:5