HARTFORD, Conn. _ UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma will undergo a minor surgical procedure Wednesday, the school announced Tuesday.
The procedure will alleviate symptoms caused by diverticulitis, an infection or inflammation of pouches in the intestines. Auriemma will require a short hospital stay but is expected to make a quick recovery.
According to the Journal-Inquirer, which first reported on Auriemma's coming procedure, the coach may miss UConn's game against Oklahoma on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Auriemma told the Journal-Inquirer he will wait to see how he feels and listen to the recommendations of his doctors.
If Auriemma cannot coach Sunday, the Huskies will likely be led by associate head coach Chris Dailey. The Huskies are 9-0 all-time with Dailey filling in as head coach, including road wins over Tulsa and Wichita State last season.
