Geno Auriemma chuckles when he’s told he remains a villain in the eyes of some Tennessee Lady Vols fans and alumni. “Weird,” Auriemma, Connecticut’s legendary coach, deadpans in bemusement.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma spoke about the special bond the team had with Abigail Leah "Abby" Zittoun, the 13-year-old Huskies fan who died of cancer last October. The team played in Abby’s honor ...