Geno Auriemma let Cori Close watch UConn practice after her first season at UCLA. Now they're facing off in the Final Four of March Madness.

For some, competing on this NCAA stage is not new. UConn has advanced to the Final Four in 16 of the last 17 years and coach Geno Auriemma has led the Huskies to 24 total Final Fours in his career. So while the Huskies are the only No. 2 seed left in a field of No. 1 seeds, they bring a wealth of experience.

Cori Close, who led UCLA to its first women's Final Four during one of the best seasons in school history, was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Thursday. The Bruins earned the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll for the first time ever,

UCLA women's basketball radio voice Dave Marcus has been through many challenging circumstances covering the team and now cherishes a Final Four trip.

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UCLA's 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts poses a unique challenge for UConn women's basketball in the Huskies' Final Four semifinal game Friday night.

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UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers isn’t shying away from the ever-growing pressure as she prepares to makes her fourth career Final Four appearance. She’s determined to make the most of her last opportunity to return a national championship trophy to Storrs.