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Emma Baccellieri

How Many More Blows Can UConn’s Roster Take?

Almost two months ago, UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma found himself so vexed by injuries that he could hardly describe the feeling.

“I get to the point where I don’t have words. … It just sucks every year to look down and not see who’s playing. It’s gotten overbearing. I mean, I can’t even explain it,” Auriemma told reporters at a tournament in November. “Some of these kids, man, that’s all they know. They don’t know anything about playing with a full team.”

It seemed as though Auriemma and the Huskies would get to avenge their disappointing Sweet 16 finish from last season, but that task is looking more and more daunting as the injuries pile up. 

David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports

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