Geno Auriemma embraced Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell and shared a few words with her before their teams squared off Thursday. The longtime UConn coach wanted to remind Caldwell, who's in her first year leading the historic Tennessee program,

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 06: Talaysia Cooper #55 of the Tennessee Lady Vols is defended by Azzi Fudd #35 of the UConn Huskies during the first half of the game at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 06, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

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