Geno Auriemma Sets Record with 655th AP Top 25 Appearance, Leading UConn to No. 1

Geno Auriemma set a new record for the most appearances by any coach in the Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 poll, reaching his 655th career appearance and surpassing Tara VanDerveer's previous mark, according to multiple Yahoo Sports reports. Under Auriemma's leadership, the University of Connecticut (UConn) women's basketball team remains undefeated at 29-0 and holds the No. 1 spot in the rankings.

The Huskies have maintained a dominant 45-game winning streak, as noted by Fox Sports, contributing to their unanimous number one position in the poll. UConn led all ballots in the latest AP Top 25 release, with the top five teams remaining unchanged, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

Other teams following UConn at the top of the poll include UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, and Vanderbilt, maintaining a consistent ranking order this season. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s team experienced a decline, dropping out of the AP poll after a series of losses ended their 31-poll run, Fox Sports highlighted.

Auriemma’s record extends a legacy that began in the early 1990s when UConn first entered the Top 25 rankings consistently, as explained by Yahoo Sports. This milestone underlines the coach’s long-standing success and the program’s sustained excellence over decades.

Looking ahead, UConn’s pursuit of an undefeated season continues to draw national attention, with key games remaining that could further cement Auriemma's place in women’s college basketball history and impact postseason seedings and expectations.