Auriemma to undergo medical procedure, may miss next game
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma is scheduled to undergo a medical procedure Wednesday that could keep him off the court for the Huskies upcoming game with Oklahoma.
The 65-year-old Hall-of-Famer told the Journal Inquirer of Manchester that Wednesday’s procedure on his digestive tract will require a short hospital stay and rest.
Auriemma said he is not sure when doctors will allow him to resume his coaching duties.
The No. 2 Huskies face the Sooners on Sunday in the Hall of Fame Showcase at the Mohegan Sun arena in Uncasville. They don’t play again until Jan. 2 when Wichita State visits Hartford.
Associate head coach Chris Dailey will take over. She’s coached the Huskies to a 9-0 record in games Auriemma has missed during his 35 seasons at Connecticut.
