UConn are at home in Hartford tonight against Geno's onetime mentor Debbie Ryan of UVA: Ryan, who has battled cancer for a very long time, and who has coached such greats as Dawn Staley, finally becomes a Hall of Famer this season.

Also in the Nutmeg State, the Courant looks at UConn's fifth-year senior Brittany Hunter: "She's one of the few kids on our team," says Geno-- perhaps trying to motivate teammates-- "that actually goes after a rebound."

She does have that knee issue, though. Trainer Rosemary Ragle "has been monitoring Brittany's practice time, making sure that she isn't putting too much extra wear and tear on the knee," says assistant coach Elliott, "so when game time comes she's ready."