SNY host not surprised by Geno Auriemma's recruiting prowess after Serah Williams move: "He's still able to win championships"

SNY host Chelsea Sherrod isn't surprised by how UConn coach Geno Auriemma continues to recruit quality players from the transfer portal.

Last season, Auriemma was able to scoop up Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen, who was a vital contributor to the Huskies' run for their 12th title. Chen served as the stabilizer in UConn's starting unit that had Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong and Jana ElAlfy.

This year, Auriemma secured the commitment of Wisconsin double-double machine Serah Williams, beating out LSU and North Carolina in the chase to get her services.

"It doesn't surprise me," Sherrod told "The Hoops Cap" host Mark Zanetto. (Timestamp: 22:12) "Because he's still able to win championships and that's the best marketing that you can use when you're trying to recruit a player."

The veteran SNY sports reporter took note of Auriemma's ability to effectively adapt to the new trends in the transfer portal and high school recruitment. The moves that acquired Williams and high school standouts Kelis Fisher, Bianca Quiñonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel indicate this trend.

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Serah Williams forms a new UConn Big Three along with Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd

Serah Williams will team up with NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd and WBCA Freshman of the Year Sarah Strong to potentially form a new Big 3.

Chelsea Sherrod believes Geno Auriemma understands the Huskies need to bulk up inside to remain relevant after Paige Bueckers' departure.

"This is perfect," Sherrod said (Timestamp 23:21). "You can see her standing in there right next to Sarah Strong and just be that huge presence inside."

Last season, the 6-foot-4 forward averaged 19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.3 blocks per game in 30 appearances with the Badgers.

Last season, UConn finished 37-3, including an 18-0 whitewash in the Big East. That led to the Huskies winning the Big East regular season and tournament titles.

They also had a perfect NCAA Tournament, beating USC (Elite Eight), UCLA (Final Four) and South Carolina (national final) in their last three games to win their first title since 2016.