"I remember how my high school coach just thought he was the most handsome guy she ever saw in her life. She said, 'you have to be recruited by Virginia. Her assistant is involved with this, right? He's so cute.'"
"It was Geno taking me around (on the official visit). It just didn't feel right to leave and go to that color orange. I've got Syracuse right in my backyard."
"It's really good when a young coach gets an opportunity. She got an opportunity at Indiana, and it didn't pan out."
Felisha Legette-Jack and Geno Auriemma have a longstanding connection dating back to Legette-Jack's high school days. Auriemma was the primary recruiter for her at Virginia. Legette-Jack chose Syracuse instead, and their paths crossed again when Auriemma took the UConn job. Both coaches are now preparing for a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup after their teams won in the first round. Auriemma expressed confidence in Legette-Jack's ability to lead Syracuse back to the tournament after a challenging season.
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