Who is Sarah Strong? UConn star freshman impacting women's Final Four vs. UCLA
Who is Sarah Strong? UConn star freshman impacting women's Final Four vs. UCLA
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Sarah Strong is a freshman basketball player on Geno Auriemma's UConn women's basketball team.
Strong was the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 class and entered the 2025 Women's Final Four averaging 16.1 points per game.
Strong led her high school team to three state titles and was the 2024 Naismith High School Player of the Year.
On a team with superstars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, it would be easy for any freshman to be overshadowed.
But UConn women's basketball's Sarah Strong is no ordinary freshman. The No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 class is making quite an impact in the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament.
Strong had 22 points, 17 rebounds and four assists in a 78-64 win over USC in the Elite Eight last week, then carried that performance to the Final Four against UCLA at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on Friday.
In the first quarter, Strong scored eight points on 3 of 6 shooting, including two 3-pointers. She also had an assist as UConn raced to a 42-22 lead by halftime.
Strong entered Friday averaging 16.1 points on 58% shooting, with 8.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.6 blocks in 38 starts this season.
Here's a look at what you need to know about Strong, including stats and recruiting.
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Sarah Strong stats
Here's a look at Strong's stats during her first season at UConn:
2024-25: 16.1 points (58% shooting), 8.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.6 blocks in 38 games (38 starts)
Is Sarah Strong eligible for 2025 WNBA draft?
No, Strong is only a freshman and is 19 years old, making her ineligible for the WNBA Draft. According to league rules, a domestic entrant is required to be at least 22 years old during the year the draft occurs. The player must have no remaining college eligibility or renounce any remaining college eligibility.
Sarah Strong height
Strong is listed at 6-foot-2 on UConn's official women's basketball roster.
Sarah Strong recruiting
According to ESPN HoopGurlz recruiting rankings, Strong was the No. 1 player in the 2024 recruiting class and the top-rated forward. She attended Grace Christian School in Durham, North Carolina. Strong was the 2024 Naismith High School Player of the Year, awarded to the top player in girls high school basketball each year.
Strong led Grace Christian to three NCISAA state titles, averaging 21.0 points, 16.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.8 steals.
Who are Sarah Strong's parents?
Strong is the daughter of Allison Feaster and Danny Strong. Feaster played basketball at Harvard from 1994 to 1998 and in the WNBA for the Los Angeles Sparks from 1998 to 2008. Feaster works as a vice president of team operations and organizational growth in the NBA's Boston Celtics front office.
Danny Strong played college basketball with NC State in 1995-96 and 1996-97 before playing overseas for 15 years.
Sarah Strong was born in Madrid, Spain.
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