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With Star Players Sidelined, the Rest of UConn’s Roster Proves Itself

With guards Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd out with knee injuries, their teammates are gaining valuable playing time and keeping the Huskies winning.

Aaliyah Edwards, center, broke her nose during a collision with a teammate in the first week of practice but has averaged a near double-double while playing with a face mask.Credit...Jessica Hill/Associated Press

STORRS, Conn. — Geno Auriemma has won 11 national championships as the head coach of the women’s basketball program at the University of Connecticut, and he believes he has what he needs to make it a dozen.