Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in the Big East tournament semifinals at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut director of athletics David Benedict presents a special game balls to head coach Geno Auriemma, left, and associate head coach Chris Dailey before an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Monday, March 1, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, center, talks to his team during a break in the second half against the Marquette during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)