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Kelli Stacy

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks down his roster

Welcomed by around 25 fans in Huskies gear, UConn coach Geno Auriemma walked into Buffalo Wild Wings in Manchester, Conn., Wednesday night ready to give insight into his team's upcoming season.

Auriemma was there to participate in the UConn Coaches Radio Show, which he'll be a part of throughout the season. Wednesday was the only time he could be seen on the show in person, though, so fans flocked to the bar area of the restaurant to listen in for any and all information Auriemma was prepared to dispense.

Over the course of the next hour, the longtime coach eased fans' worries about the offense and gave updates on a majority of the players on his roster so fans know what to expect when they see UConn play on Sunday against Ohio State.

"Early on (the offense is) not going to look spectacular because we're trying to incorporate some new people in there with different skills so there are some things that we do this year that are a little bit different and a little bit better than last year. ... It'll look a little different," Auriemma said. "There are still a lot of similarities. We may end up shooting quicker, we may end up getting a lot more transition baskets than last year. ... It'll be interesting to see how everyone adapts to their new roles."

Here's a look at what Auriemma had to say about some of his players' development:

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