The 1999–2000 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut (UConn) during the 1999–2000 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Huskies, led by

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head coach Geno Auriemma in his 15th season at UConn, played their home games at

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and the

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and were members of the Big East Conference. UConn finished the regular season with a record of 27–1 and went 16–0 in the Big East to win the regular season conference championship. They also won the Big East tournament. Then, they won the NCAA Tournament, defeating Tennessee in the final to win their second national championship.

Roster

Listed are the student athletes who were members of the 1999–2000 team.

Schedule

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Awards

* Geno Auriemma **

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** Naismith College Coach of the Year ** Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year ** Big East Conference Coach of the Year * Shea Ralph **

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for basketball ** NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player **

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References

External links

Official site
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