No one can talk about college basketball history without bringing in Geno Auriemma’s name multiple times. The UConn legend has coached a myriad of future WNBA legends. Perhaps his most famous pupil is none other than the legendary Diana Taurasi. And even though it’s been a while since she was on campus, they still keep close contact.

It’s unclear whether Diana Taurasi, the face of the Mercury, will play in her 21st season with Phoenix. What lies ahead for the franchise?

WNBA free agency talks underway, all eyes are on Phoenix as stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi prompt speculation.

That epitomized the late NBA great’s relationship with the women’s game. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation, mentoring some of women’s basketball’s biggest stars, from WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi to former Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu.

Geno Auriemma and the No. 6 Huskies saw one of their players make a return following a one-year absence due to a torn ACL. Aubrey Griffin suffered the injury last January, leaving a hole within the Huskies' rotation as they missed her presence on the court.

Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in popularity and reach in recent years.

UConn women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma once compared the pressure on Paige Bueckers entering college to the expectations from UConn and WNBA legends Breanna Stewart, Maya Moore, and Diana T