Geno Auriemma is “not too optimistic” UConn women’s basketball game at Villanova on Friday will happen due to the COVID-19 problems within the Huskies’ program, the coach said during his radio show on 97.9 ESPN.
“If someone comes off the (COVID) protocols, they still need five days of practice before they’re going to be able to play,” Auriemma said. “So it doesn’t give you much time between today and Friday. So you cross your fingers but I’m not too optimistic about (playing Villanova).”
UConn has not played since returning from the Christmas break. The Huskies’ first scheduled game back — vs.