Freshman sensation Paige Bueckers slapped coach Geno Auriemma on the butt to honor an 'inside joke' and celebr - Business Insider India

The freshman phenom slapped Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma on the butt to celebrate the feat.

Bueckers explained that her love tap stemmed from an "inside joke" between the team and their coach.

During media availability after the game, Bueckers explained that she was cashing in on an "inside joke between coach and the team" with her late-game shenanigans.

Auriemma later confirmed that his freshman's antics were, in fact, an inside joke - and added some context in his typical crotchety fashion.

David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsAdvertisementAt his coaching staff's urging, Auriemma gave Makurat a shot to prove herself at the very end of the game.

Published On: Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:22:00 GMT