Freshman Sarah Strong a key piece for a UConn team eyeing a record 12th national title

UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn.

UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)


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STORRS, Conn. — Sarah Strong came to UConn as the top-rated player in her recruiting class. She has not disappointed with one of the best freshman seasons in UConn history. She had double-doubles in all three Big East tournament games. Now, Strong and the Huskies head into the 2025 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament as a No. 2 seed and one of the top contenders to be cutting down the nets at the Final Four in Tampa.

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