Staley and Close exchanged a prominent pregame hug.
The gesture was seen as a dig at Geno Auriemma.
The event took place before the South Carolina vs. UCLA women's final.
Strategic angle: Dawn Staley's pregame handshake with Cori Close draws attention before women's final.
Staley and Close exchanged a prominent pregame hug.
The gesture was seen as a dig at Geno Auriemma.
The event took place before the South Carolina vs. UCLA women's final.