UConn's Sarah Strong meets fans at Dick's Sporting Goods in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Before the celebrations officially kick off in downtown Hartford on Sunday, UConn women's basketball rising basketball star Sarah Strong signed autographs for fans at Dick's Sporting Goods in Manchester on Friday evening.
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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