FILE - UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Syracuse, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

FILE - UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

FILE - Connecticut's Breanna Stewart, left, drives to the basket as Cincinnati's Maya Benham, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

FILE - UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots over Creighton guard Jayme Horan (12) as UConn head coach Geno Auriemma looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Big East Conference tournament, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

FILE - UConn assistant coach Luke Murray gestures during the first half of an exhibition NCAA basketball game against Boston College, Oct. 13, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn guard Azzi Fudd, center, talks to teammates during the first half against Syracuse in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) slaps hands with students at the end of a game against Syracuse in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) greets students at the end the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Syracuse, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Syracuse, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) is pressured by Syracuse guard Angelica Velez (15) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)