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UConn's Auriemma Huddles With Kobe in Latest Podcast

The latest edition of the podcast, "Holding Court with Geno Auriemma" is now live.

STORRS, CT — The latest edition of the podcast, "Holding Court with Geno Auriemma," is live and in it the legendary University of Connecticut women's basketball coach talks with Kobe Bryant about his time in Italy, his experiences with Phil Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal and the one active player that would complement him the best in today’s NBA.

Here are some highlights:

  • 4 min – How Kobe is keeping busy
  • 7:30 – Kobe’s time in Italy
  • 21:30 – Kobe’s first conversation with Jerry West
  • 26:40 – Kobe’s time with Phil
  • 28:45 – “Did you guys ever ask, what is this triangle (stuff)?”
  • 34 min – Kobe’s first game vs MJ
  • 40:45 – Kobe’s time with Shaq
  • 45:45 – “Dude you only averaged like 5 assists per game”
  • 52 min – If Kobe could play with 1 active player, who would it be?

To subscribe to and download the podcast, hit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/holding-court-with-geno-auriemma/id1299948946?mt=2

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Photo Credit: UConn

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