The name Sarah Strong might be new to some college basketball fans, but for those following women’s hoops closely, she’s already carving her path into legend status — and she hasn’t even played her first official game for UConn yet.

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In a program that’s produced icons like Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, and Breanna Stewart, it takes something extraordinary to make waves before you step on the court.

And Sarah Strong?
She’s that special.

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 The Hype Is Real — And Earned

Coming out of Grace Christian School (NC), Sarah Strong was not just the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class — she was the most dominant high school player in the country.

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6’2” forward with elite versatility

Averaged 27.5 PPG, 14.2 RPG, and 5.6 APG as a senior

MVP of the McDonald’s All-American Game

Gold medalist with Team USA U18

 

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Her game is positionless, fearless, and complete. She can post up, shoot the three, handle the ball, and defend across four positions. Simply put: a cheat code.

 Why UConn Was the Perfect Fit

When Sarah Strong committed to Geno Auriemma’s dynasty, it wasn’t just a win for UConn — it was a statement to the rest of women’s college basketball.

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Even with other blue blood programs offering her the world, Strong chose the school with pressure, legacy, and expectations — because that’s where she belongs.

In her own words:

“If I want to be great, why not learn from the greatest?”

She’s not ducking competition. She’s running toward it.

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 Already Turning Heads in Storrs

Though the season hasn’t started yet, practice reports and preseason scrimmages suggest that Strong is already one of the best players on the court — and that’s saying something on a roster that includes Paige Bueckers, Ice Brady, and KK Arnold.

Insiders say:

“She plays like a junior, not a freshman.”

“She’s vocal, confident, and fearless.”

“She could be the most impactful freshman since Breanna Stewart.”

 

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Fans are calling her the next great UConn phenom — and she hasn’t even played under the lights yet.

 A Future WNBA Star in the Making

Let’s not sugarcoat it: barring injury, Sarah Strong is a lock for the WNBA. Her skill set is already pro-ready, and her maturity, leadership, and court awareness are beyond her years.

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If she keeps growing the way she’s expected to, she could be:

A Top 3 WNBA Draft pick by 2027

An All-American within her first year

And potentially… the next face of college basketball

 

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 Final Word: The Legend Begins Now

Legends aren’t just defined by stats or championships.
They’re defined by how they shift the energy the moment they arrive.

And Sarah Strong has already done that.

At UConn, greatness is expected. But with Sarah, greatness feels inevitable.
The fans feel it. The coaches see it. The game knows it.

 

So no, she hasn’t played a minute in a Huskies jersey yet.

But make no mistake — Sarah Strong is already a legend in the making.

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