Auriemma

Auriemma is a staunch fan of Montgomery, whom he puts in the pantheon of UConn point guards such as Jennifer Rizzotti, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, all of who won NCAA titles.

Montgomery on point for undefeated Connecticut 2009

Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma is on friendly terms with Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale.

Notes: Promise makers featured in Oklahoma-Louisville game 2009

Except that four days later Renee Montgomery was in Auriemma's office.

UConn's title run started in 2008 with semifinal loss to Stanford 2009

Coach Geno Auriemma is hoping the Huskies respond in the same manner to Sunday's Sweet 16 loss against Stanford.

USATODAY.com - Tennessee takes toughness to new levels 2005

Auriemma is the epitome of East Coast brash, an endearingly mouthy Philadelphia guy who shows affection through teasing and doesn't filter his opinions.

USATODAY.com - Sweeps week just the beginning for UConn? 2004

Before the game, when the two shook hands, Summitt spoke closely in Auriemma's ear and he laughed.

USATODAY.com - UConn knocks back Tennessee for third title in four seasons 2003

Scene: In an East Region news conference, Missouri coach Cindy Stein jokes that Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma is easy on the eyes.

USATODAY.com - Connecticut's Taurasi handling the pressure 2001

We'll miss the old days, but it will be liberating to say Pacquiao jabbed Mosley, Auriemma praised Moore and Griffin dunked over James.

No More Mr. (Or Ms.) Nice Guy Jason Gay 2011

"She's going home and put voodoo pins in it," joked Auriemma, playing on their testy relationship.

New women's rivalry born: UConn vs. Stanford 2009

"We showed that we have good doctors," Auriemma said.

New women's rivalry born: UConn vs. Stanford 2009