UConn sophomore Sarah Strong wins Naismith Player of the Year
UConn sophomore Sarah Strong has been named the 2025-26 Naismith Women's College Basketball Player of the Year. Strong averaged 18.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, leading the Huskies to a perfect 38-0 record and a spot in the NCAA tournament's Final Four.
UConn sophomore Sarah Strong won the Naismith Women's College Player of the Year award. She beat out fellow finalists Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, and Mikayla Blakes. Strong averaged 18.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. The Huskies are the No. 1 team in the nation with a 38-0 record. They will face South Carolina in the Final Four. Strong is the eighth UConn player to win the award.
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