UConn women’s basketball has cleared its final health hurdles, with head coach Geno Auriemma confirming that all three previously injured players are expected to play in Monday’s season opener against Cornell. The Huskies, who have been managing a slow return to form, will field a complete roster for the first time since the preseason began. This full availability is a critical boost for a team looking to establish its dominance early in the Big East conference schedule.
Geno Auriemma confirms full roster availability as Huskies aim to start 2024-25 season strong
The absence of Blanca Quiñonez (shoulder), Marine Dursus (foot), and Morgan Cheli (undisclosed) had limited UConn’s depth during its three exhibition games. Quiñonez and Dursus sat out all three tune-ups, while Cheli appeared in only one. Auriemma noted that Saturday’s practice in Storrs marked the first day every single player on the roster participated in full drills. “Fortunately, today was actually the first day that every single kid on the roster practiced,” Auriemma said, signaling a positive shift in the team’s physical readiness.
With the entire roster healthy, UConn can now execute its full game plan against Cornell. The Huskies’ ability to rotate through a deep bench without concern for injury status provides a strategic advantage as they enter official competition. Fans and analysts alike are watching to see how the integration of Quiñonez, Dursus, and Cheli impacts the team’s rhythm, as UConn seeks to translate its preseason preparation into a decisive victory on the hardwood.
Source: Yahoo Sports
