UConn's Sarah Strong meets fans at Dick's Sporting Goods in Manchester
She signed complimentary player cards and items purchased in-store Friday.
Hartford ready to celebrate UConn women's basketball team
Only a freshman, strong put up a impressive performance at the NCAA Tournament national championship game against South Carolina with 24 points and 15 rebounds in the 82-59 win over South Carolina.
'She inspires me a lot,' said Brianna Bagley of Wethersfield. 'I play basketball, so my game is just like her. I shoot threes like her. She plays forward. I play forward and guard so she inspires me a lot.'
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