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For the first time since the 2020-21 season impacted by COVID-19, the UConn women’s basketball team got to spend Thanksgiving at home this year.

The Huskies almost always travel to play in a tournament during the holiday week — they celebrated Thanksgiving 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas while competing in the Baha Mar Women’s Championship. This year the team had the luxury of a full week off after picking up a pair of wins over No. 6 Michigan and Utah at the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase last weekend. Coach Geno Auriemma said he likes to get the extra experience of playing in a Thanksgiving event, but it’s not always practical in the modern era.

“I think it’s great to be able to go to a tournament during this week. I don’t rememb

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