At his annual Fore the Kids golf tournament, UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma leads the effort to raise money for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s Orthopedic Program. The event, held annually at the Hartford Golf Club, has helped raise nearly $1.5 million since it began 14 years ago.
The event also serves as the first public opportunity for the incoming freshmen class to represent the Huskies. And while Auriemma and top-ranked freshmen class talked about adjusting to college life and the team, the 11-time national champion coach couldn’t resist talking about Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, the two UConn legends in the midst of great WNBA seasons.