Sarah Strong is a highly accomplished American-French college basketball player currently playing for the UConn Huskies. She was the number one recruit in the 2024 class and had an outstanding high school career, winning three consecutive state titles. As a freshman at UConn, she earned several accolades including Big East Freshman of the Year and WBCA Division I Freshman of the Year. She helped lead UConn to a national championship in 2025, where she made history with a record-setting performance. Strong also has business interests, signing NIL deals related to basketball.
Basketball Career Highlights
- Played for UConn Huskies, debuting in November 2024 with a strong performance.
- Named 2025 WBCA NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year and Big East Freshman of the Year.
- Helped UConn win the national championship in 2025, scoring a double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds in the final, a historical first.
- Averaged 16.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in her freshman season.
- Competed in the 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup representing USA Basketball.
Background and Recruitment
- High school career included averaging 25 points and 19 rebounds as a freshman and winning three consecutive NCISAA state titles.
- Named North Carolina Miss Basketball in 2023 and 2024.
- Committed to UConn over other schools to showcase her skills in a versatile offensive role.
Off-Court and Business
- Signed NIL deals, including with Bleeding Blue For Good and featured in a 3x3 basketball league deal.
- Also recognized as an intuitive expansion coach and divine feminine activation coach in Arizona according to LinkedIn profiles.
Sarah Strong stands out as a top young talent in women's college basketball with significant achievements both on and off the court.
