High School/Personal:Joins the squad as a walk-on... Named to the Class LL All-State First Team his senior year at East Catholic High School (2007)... Averaged 20 points and seven assists as a senior... All-Northwest Conference 1st Team selection... Team finished second in the state... Scored 15 points per game his junior year, while earning 2nd team All-State and All-Conference honors... Attended the Hun School in 2008... Son of Hall of Fame women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma... Majoring in business... Born October 4, 1988.

Phil Martelli on Auriemma: "Mike is a tribute to his family and his high school and prep school coaches. He clearly understands the value of being a goodteammate and is the possessor of atremendous work ethic."