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Huskies' Sarah Strong Praised for Jokic-Esque Playmaking
15 Nov
Summary
- Huskies coach Geno Auriemma compares Sarah Strong's game to Nuggets' Nikola Jokic
- Former NBA star Jamal Crawford praises Strong's "unselfish, elite game"
- Strong emerging as Huskies' new superstar after Paigue Bueckers' departure
On November 15th, 2025, Huskies coach Geno Auriemma compared the game of rising star Sarah Strong to that of Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. Auriemma noted that if there was an NBA player who most resembled Strong's style of play, it would be "the Joker" himself.
Former NBA player Jamal Crawford echoed Auriemma's sentiments, commenting that he "absolutely loves" Strong's game, describing her as "so good, so unselfish." The sophomore forward has emerged as the Huskies' new superstar after Paigue Bueckers was selected as the number one pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
Strong is averaging an impressive 17.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game on 56.8% shooting. She has proven herself to be an elite scorer and passer, capable of running the offense and creating open looks for her teammates, much like Jokic's signature playmaking. The article highlights a recent game where Strong executed a Jokic-esque play, pushing the ball in transition and finding an open teammate for a three-pointer.
With the Huskies on a roll and Strong leading the way, the future looks bright for the team as they aim to build on their success.
