Based on the results of the preseason coaches' poll and player awards announced at Thursday's Big East media day, one may question whether UConn women's basketball ever left the conference at all. In an unsurprising yet resounding display, the Big East coaches unanimously picked the Huskies to win the league and handed UConn players both preseason accolades, with Christyn Williams winning Preseason Big East Player of the Year and Paige Bueckers taking down Preseason Big East Freshman of the Year.

UConn's triumphant return to the Big East was undoubtedly the topic of the day and there was no shortage of incredible content from coaches and players alike. The best Big East media day moments featuring Geno and the Huskies have been compiled for your viewing pleasure below!

Geno Auriemma breaks down the travel benefits of playing in the logistically-friendly Big East:

Christyn Williams and Paige Bueckers dish on the fight for social justice, expectations for the upcoming season, and what they'll need to do for this year to be considered a success:

Geno, Christyn, and Paige discuss the importance of voting in the upcoming election:

Geno's full media availability has been included for you to enjoy as well:

UConn men's basketball also took part in Big East media day this week! Catch up on everything that went down with Hurley's Huskies here:

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