UNCASVILLE, Conn. — With confetti still on his shoulders, coach Geno Auriemma walked toward his UConn players huddled nearby in a semicircle and started to dance. The Huskies had just won their 10th consecutive and 28th overall conference tournament title, and with trophy in hand, Auriemma was attempting to do the Griddy, the viral dance trend. It was more of a shimmy as he bounced around and flailed his arms. But the Huskies joined in on the fun, egged him on with cheers and sprinkled more confetti over him, appearing pleasantly astounded at the totally relaxed behavior of their notoriously demanding coach.
Given the tumultuous season the Huskies have had, starting March with a championship meant even more than usual.
“For the next couple days, I think we’re just going to take a deep breath and let it all come out,” said Auriemma, whose 11-time national champion Huskies seek their 15th consecutive Final Four. “We held a lot in.”
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