October 4, 2010 | USA Basketball

Huskies Lead USA to FIBA World Championship

The USA Basketball Women’s Team, led by UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and six current and former Huskies, won the 2010 FIBA World Championship Oct. 3. Photo by USA Basketball

<p>The USA Basketball Women's Basketball Team, led by UConn head women's coach Geno Auriemma and six current and former Huskies, won the 2010 FIBA World Championship on Sunday, defeating host Czech Republic 89-69. From left: Diana Taurasi '05, Maya Moore '11, Tina Charles '10, Geno Auriemma, Asjha Jones '02, Swin Cash '02, and Sue Bird '02. Taurasi was named to the five-member All-World Championship Team. Photo by USA Basketball</p>
The USA Basketball Women's Team, led by UConn head women's coach Geno Auriemma and six current and former Huskies, won the 2010 FIBA World Championship on Oct. 3, defeating host Czech Republic 89-69. From left: Diana Taurasi '05, Maya Moore '11, Tina Charles '10, Geno Auriemma, Asjha Jones '02, Swin Cash '02, and Sue Bird '02. In winning the FIBA gold medal, the United States becomes the first team to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London. Photo by USA Basketball