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Auriemma Aims to Revitalize Big East Basketball Powerhouse

11/29/2025

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Geno Auriemma, UConn women's basketball head coach, has led the Huskies to dominate Big East since 2020.
Auriemma aims to boost conference's NCAA Tournament presence by targeting three or four teams this year.
The Big East's competitiveness has declined, with only UConn and Creighton qualifying last season.
The conference expanded to 20 games, potentially affecting UConn's schedule.
Marquette, Seton Hall, and Villanova remain among rivals with room to improve.

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Story summary

Geno Auriemma, UConn women's basketball head coach, has led the Huskies to dominate Big East since 2020.
Auriemma aims to boost conference's NCAA Tournament presence by targeting three or four teams this year.
The Big East's competitiveness has declined, with only UConn and Creighton qualifying last season.
The conference expanded to 20 games, potentially affecting UConn's schedule.
Marquette, Seton Hall, and Villanova remain among rivals with room to improve.