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2001–02 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team

The 2001–02 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2001–2002 NCAA Division I basketball season. Coached by Geno Auriemma, the Huskies played their home games at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and on campus at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, and are a member of the Big East Conference. At the Big East women's basketball tournament, the Huskies won the championship by defeating Boston College 96–54. The Huskies won their third NCAA championship by defeating the Oklahoma Sooners, 82–70. The starting five of Sue Bird, Swin Cash, Asjha Jones, Tamika Williams, and Diana Taurasi are generally considered the greatest starting lineup in Women's College Basketball history.

Roster changes
Five players from the 2000–01 team (Shea Ralph, Svetlana Abrosimova, Kelly Schumacher, Christine Rigby, and Marci Czel) were seniors and are no longer part of the team. Battle applied for a medical hardship, often called a redshirt. Jessica Moore also joined the team in the prior year, but elected not to play her first year. ==Roster==
Roster
Source == Schedule and results ==
Schedule and results
Source: ==Team players drafted in the 2002 WNBA draft==
Team players drafted in the 2002 WNBA draft
Additionally, Diana Taurasi was also the first overall pick in the 2004 WNBA draft. In the 2005 WNBA draft, Jessica Moore was selected 24th overall, and Ashley Battle was selected 25th overall. ==Awards and honors==
Awards and honors
• Sue Bird, Naismith Award • Sue Bird, Wade Trophy • Asjha Jones, Most Outstanding Player, Big East women's basketball tournament • Geno Auriemma Naismith College Coach of the Year • Geno Auriemma WBCA National Coach of the Year ==References==
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