Geno Auriemma tests positive for COVID-19 as Connecticut prepares to travel for NCAA women’s tournament

Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma has tested positive for COVID-19, announced by the program just hours before the NCAA women's tournament selection show. 

The Hall of Famer tested positive on Sunday and has been in isolation without experiencing any symptoms. 

"Contact tracing protocols revealed that Auriemma did not have close contact with any other team member since Friday, March 12," the school said in a statement Monday. "All Tier I personnel have tested negative for COVID-19 since daily testing commenced, per NCAA Tournament protocol, on Tuesday, March 9."

Geno Auriemma tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.

All Tier I personnel have tested negative for COVID-19 since daily testing commenced, per NCAA Tournament protocol, on Tuesday, March 9.https://t.co/nkuewOx4bV

Auriemma, 66, will remain in isolation for 10 days, per CDC and state guidelines, and will be eligible to rejoin the team March 24. The Huskies are scheduled to leave Connecticut to head to San Antonio for the tournament Tuesday morning. 

The Huskies (24-1) are projected to be a No. 1 seed in the Mercado region. Auriemma will miss the first round of the tournament that takes place March 21 and 22.

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