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Sophomore Star Sarah Strong Wins AP Player of the Year
4 Apr
Summary
- Sarah Strong earned AP Player of the Year as a sophomore.
- She is the fifth sophomore to win the award since 1995.
- Strong leads UConn with impressive averages in points and rebounds.
Sarah Strong, a sophomore from UConn, has been recognized as the Associated Press women's basketball Player of the Year. This marks the 13th time a Huskies player has received this prestigious award. Strong joins an elite group, being only the fifth sophomore to win the AP award since its inception in 1995.
Her outstanding season with the undefeated Huskies has seen her average 18.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.4 steals, and 1.6 blocks in just 27 minutes per game. Strong also achieved 1,000 career points in her 59th game, making her the third-fastest player in school history to reach this milestone. Her consistent excellence, especially against top-ranked opponents, has solidified her reputation as a low-key superstar.
