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Geno Auriemma hospitalized after falling ill on plane

Geno Auriemma had to cancel his travel plans after falling ill shortly after boarding a plane.

The Connecticut women's basketball coach deplaned the aircraft at Bradley International Airport hear Hartford beause he wasn't feeling well, the school said in a statement.

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The 62-year-old Auriemma, who has led the Huskies to 11 national championships, was taken to an area hospital for observation. UConn said Auriemma hadn't been feeling well for a few days, but was resting comfortable at the hospital.