Sarah Strong has captured significant attention with her outstanding performances. As a freshman for the UConn Huskies, she is already drawing comparisons to Huskies and WNBA legend Maya Moore.
Strong’s impressive stats include averaging 17.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game on 57.8% shooting, making her one of the best rookie performances in recent years.
Recently, Sarah’s mother Allison Feaster shared ESPN’s Instagram post congratulating Strong on being the only freshman named to the Wooden Award midseason top 25 list. Feaster captioned her upload with “Mi Bicho😍”.
Sarah Strong comes from a basketball family background. Her mother Allison Feaster played for Harvard and the WNBA, while her father Danny played for NC State.
Huskies coach Geno Auriemma reveals one trait about Sarah Strong that helped her become a freshman star
The UConn Huskies are known for producing top players in women’s basketball, with the upcoming WNBA draft focusing on Paige Bueckers. However, freshman Sarah Strong is also making a name for herself.
In an interview with the UConn Daily, Geno Auriemma emphasized Strong’s maturity, both mentally and physically, as a key factor in her rise to stardom in her freshman year.
Strong showcased her skills against the Xavier Musketeers with an impressive performance contributing to her team’s 81-27 win, including 15 points, seven rebounds, and five steals.
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