2001 – 02 Connecticut Huskies women 's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2001 – 2002 NCAA Division I basketball season . Coached by Geno Auriemma , the Huskies played their home games at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford , Connecticut , and on campus at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs , Connecticut , and are a member of the Big East Conference . At the Big East Women 's Basketball Tournament , the Huskies won the championship by defeating Boston College 96 &ndash; 54 . The Huskies won their third NCAA championship by defeating the Oklahoma Sooners , 82 &ndash; 70 . The starting five of Sue Bird , Swin Cash , Asjha Jones , Tamika Williams , and Diana Taurasi are generally considered the greatest starting lineup in Women 's College Basketball history
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Big East Conference (1979–2013)
2001–02 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team