Sarah Strong Explained

Sarah Strong
Number:21
Team:UConn Huskies
Position:Forward
League:Big East Conference
Birth Date:3 February 2006
Birth Place:Spain
Nationality:American
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
High School:
College:UConn (2024–present)
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Sarah Strong (born February 3, 2006) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference. She was the No. 1 recruit of the 2024 class.

Early life and high school career

Strong played her freshman year at Fuquay-Varina High School in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and averaged 25 points and 19 rebounds per game.[1] After that season, she moved to Grace Christian School in Sanford, North Carolina, and won three consecutive NCISAA state titles as the team went 91–4 over three years and finished on a 41-game undefeated streak.[2] As a senior, she averaged 21.0 points, 16.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.8 steals per game in 2023–24. She was named North Carolina Miss Basketball in 2023 and 2024 and was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Girls Game.[3] She was named the Naismith High School Player of the Year in 2024, becoming the first North Carolinian to be so honored.[4] Strong was ranked as the No. 1 recruit of the class of 2024 by ESPN.[5] On April 6, 2024, she committed to play college basketball at UConn.[6]

College career

Freshman season

Strong debuted for the UConn Huskies on November 7, 2024, scoring a team-high 17 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 6 steals in a 86–32 win over Boston University.[7]

National team career

In 3x3 basketball, Strong won gold with the United States at the 2022 and 2023 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup.[8]

On May 19, 2024, Strong was named to the United States roster for the 2024 FIBA Under-18 Women's AmeriCup.[9]

Personal life

Strong's parents both played basketball: her father, Danny, for NC State, and her mother, Allison Feaster, for Harvard and professionally, later joining the Boston Celtics front office.[3] [10]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Grace Christian's Sarah Strong in no hurry to name a college. Gibson. Todd. December 8, 2023. CBS 17. March 21, 2024.
  2. News: Grace Christian's Sarah Strong named Naismith Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Villamarzo. Andy. March 9, 2024. Sports Illustrated. March 21, 2024.
  3. News: Grace Christian standout Sarah Strong is NC Ms. Basketball for second straight year. Wertz Jr.. Langston. March 14, 2024. The Charlotte Observer. subscription. March 21, 2024.
  4. News: 'I am humbled': North Carolina high school basketball star wins national award. WNCT. Eberly. Keaton. March 9, 2024 . March 21, 2024.
  5. News: No. 1 recruit Sarah Strong is down to three schools: Who makes the list?. Laflin. Shane. March 14, 2024. ESPN.com. March 21, 2024.
  6. Web site: Top 2024 recruit Sarah Strong commits to UConn . Shane . Laflin . . April 6, 2024 . April 6, 2024.
  7. News: subscription. Sarah Strong dominates for UConn women's basketball in 86–32 rout Boston University to open season. 2024-11-08. Adams. Emily. Hartford Courant. 2024-11-09.
  8. Web site: Sarah Strong. USA Basketball. March 21, 2024.
  9. Web site: Sarah Strong Named to USA Basketball U18 National Team . uconnhuskies.com . May 19, 2024 . May 19, 2024.
  10. News: Why defending Sarah Strong, the nation's top prep girls basketball player, is often futile. Bass. Alex. December 30, 2023. The News & Observer. subscription. March 21, 2024.