The No. 1-ranked UConn Huskies, who won a title last season, have repeat aspirations under head coach Geno Auriemma, but they can’t do it without sophomore sensation Sarah Strong.
Strong, a six-foot-two forward, helped the Huskies secure the program’s 12th title under Auriemma in April of 2025. She churned out a mesmerizing 24-point double-double during the Huskies’ title win over the South Carolina Gamecocks, capping off one of the greatest runs by a team in women’s college basketball history.
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Now, in her second year under Auriemma, Strong has continued her dominance. She currently leads UConn in five major statistical categories and is showing no signs of slowing down. If you’re wondering who Strong is and what you need to know about the Madrid-born athlete, we’ve got you covered. Here are more facts about the UConn star, including her ties to the WNBA.
1. Sarah Strong helped UConn overpower South Carolina for another championship
During UConn’s magical championship run, many people were rightfully talking about players like former Huskies star and current Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers. However, Strong, whose seemingly quiet demeanor mirrors her presence on the court, was there, working in the background, wreaking havoc, the entire time.
During the postseason, she averaged a video game-like stat line of 19 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, two blocks and 1.5 steals. (She also set an NCAA tournament record for the most points by a freshman in a single tournament.) If that wasn’t enough, South Carolina had zero answer for her as she added 24 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals during UConn’s title game.
2. Sarah Strong’s mom was a former WNBA All-Star
It probably shouldn’t shock anyone that Strong’s parents played basketball, too. Her father, Danny Strong, played at NC State and spent time in Europe playing professionally. Strong’s mother, Allison Feaster, played at Harvard before being drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks with the 5th overall pick in 1998.
Feaster played three seasons with the Sparks before spending six years with the now-defunct Charlotte Sting, where she was a WNBA All-Star in 2004. She also played one season with the Indiana Fever in 2008 and spent multiple seasons playing overseas basketball as well. Feaster is currently the Boston Celtics’ vice president of team operations and organizational growth.
3. Sarah Strong might be WNBA-ready right now
Not to be dramatic, but Strong could likely play in the WNBA right now. Her patience, poise, confidence and shot selection are wise beyond her years. She rarely gets sped up or frazzled, and because of that, her release and footwork are so smooth and calculated. There’s only one former UConn great named Maya Moore, but Strong is the closest thing the Huskies have seen since.
“When you watch what she does, how she does it, it just makes you kind of realize, that’s not normal, “Auriemma said. “It’s not as easy as she makes it look, but it kind of is.”
If you didn’t know who Sarah Strong was before, you definitely will know her name (and her game) now.
