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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Fans play with goats in a small petting zoo outside of Gampel Pavilion at a Fan Fest prior to an NCCA basketball game between UConn and Fairleigh Dickinson, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Fans play with goats in a small petting zoo outside of Gampel Pavilion at a Fan Fest prior to an NCCA basketball game between UConn and Fairleigh Dickinson, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma, center, stands with associate head coach Chris Dailey, left, and former players Diana Taurasi, second from left, and Maya Moore Irons, right, after defeating Fairleigh Dickinson to surpass Tara VanDerveer for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma, center, stands with associate head coach Chris Dailey, left, and former players Diana Taurasi, second from left, and Maya Moore Irons, right, after defeating Fairleigh Dickinson to surpass Tara VanDerveer for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Former players including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore and Kelly Faris, front row from left, cheer for their former coach during a pregame ceremony honoring Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Former players including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore and Kelly Faris, front row from left, cheer for their former coach during a pregame ceremony honoring Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Former UConn players Azura Stevens, left, and Napheesa Collier, right, take a selfie during a pregame ceremony honoring Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Former UConn players Azura Stevens, left, and Napheesa Collier, right, take a selfie during a pregame ceremony honoring Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn guard Paige Bueckers hugs former player Sue Bird before pregame ceremony honoring Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn guard Paige Bueckers hugs former player Sue Bird before pregame ceremony honoring Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey enter a pregame ceremony honoring them, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey enter a pregame ceremony honoring them, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Former UConn player Maya Moore Irons addresses the audience and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma during a post game ceremony for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Former UConn player Maya Moore Irons addresses the audience and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma during a post game ceremony for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey receive recognition from UConn president Radenka Maric, left, during a pregame ceremony honoring Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey receive recognition from UConn president Radenka Maric, left, during a pregame ceremony honoring Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma smiles as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma smiles as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma high fives students he called out onto the court during a post game ceremony celebrating the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma high fives students he called out onto the court during a post game ceremony celebrating the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

FILE - UConn associate head coach Chris Dailey speaks with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

FILE - UConn associate head coach Chris Dailey speaks with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reacts as former player Diana Taurasi speaks as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reacts as former player Diana Taurasi speaks as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma poses for a photograph with his players past and present and coaches as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma poses for a photograph with his players past and present and coaches as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma poses for a photograph with his players past and present and coaches as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma poses for a photograph with his players past and present and coaches as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Fans pose for photos as they line up to come into Gampel Pavilion before an NCAA game between UConn and Fairleigh Dickinson, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Fans pose for photos as they line up to come into Gampel Pavilion before an NCAA game between UConn and Fairleigh Dickinson, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds a jersey presented to him by players Paige Bueckers, left, Caroline Ducharme, and Azzi Fudd, right, as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds a jersey presented to him by players Paige Bueckers, left, Caroline Ducharme, and Azzi Fudd, right, as he is honored for the most wins in college basketball history, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)