UConn Women's Basketball

KK Arnold's evolution on full display with breakout Big East Tournament

“I think she's grown more in the last four months than she had in the previous two years combined," Auriemma said.
By Daniel Connolly
March 10, 2026
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Geno Auriemma always expects a breakout performance at the conference tournament. In 1991, Meghan Pattyson won the most outstanding player award instead of Kerry Bascom. In 2002, Asjha Jones took home the honor despite playing on a team with three future Naismith Hall of Famers. In 2023, Ice Brady stepped up and made the all-tournament team after Aaliyah Edwards broke her nose and missed the final two games.

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