As many of us witnessed history with the Women’s UConn Huskies Basketball team winning their 11th national championship which makes that a record for the NCAA, the folks at Nike celebrated the magnificent feat their own way. Last night they released this press release documenting the outstanding accomplishments not only by the team but their coach as well, Geno Auriemma. Along with the acknowledgment the team was provided a national champions shirt from Nike along with their own national championship Nike KD 8.
With tonight’s historic victory, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team proudly sits atop college elite with its 11th (and fourth consecutive) national championship. Additionally, the Huskies have posted 30 wins in 21 of their past 23 campaigns. This includes an astounding 90-game winning streak through the 2008-2010 seasons and a 38-0 record this season.
The win also cements head coach Geno Auriemma’s 11th national championship, surpassing former UCLA coach John Wooden’s previous record of 10. Since taking over the UConn women’s basketball team in 1985, Auriemma’s achievements have included 17 Final Four appearances, 11 national championships and six undefeated campaigns.
Nike’s official T-shirt to honor the 11 championships is available on Nike.com. Members of the UConn team will also receive a Nike iD version of the KD8 in gray, white, navy and red, with a metallic gold Swoosh. “National Champs” is embroidered on the inner tongue while “11” on the heel celebrates the team’s record national championships. Fans can design their own version on Nike iD.