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[QUOTE="ballerfan, post: 4279980, member: 11596"]
As you said, it’s probably a moot point. It is unlikely that DT or Sue would replace Geno.

I’m going to say something that some people will strongly disagree with. Apologies in advance. Just my opinion. Or my fear. I want to be wrong. But I’m concerned that UConn as a basketball powerhouse might not exist after Geno’s retirement. I’m concerned that Geno is UConn women’s basketball.

I think without Geno UConn can still have a good team and attract good athletes, especially because of its history, but not like before. UConn is not just any great team. It is the most successful team, men’s or women’s, in the history of college sports. And the reason for that is Geno’s talent and wisdom, as well as the strong gravitational pull of his larger than life personality.

I know there are many examples of famous players becoming bad coaches. But again, just in my humble opinion, I think if UConn wants to maintain the magic that Geno created, it’s going to have to take a risk and do something big enough and exciting enough that recruits will still view UConn in awe.
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