Name: Geno Auriemma praises Paige Bueckers' performance in Elite 8 win over USC
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Description: UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma shares high praise for superstar Paige Bueckers' play in the team's Elite 8 win over USC and if he feels relieved to make it back to another Final Four.

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