A Strong Legacy in the Making: UConn Women’s Basketball Forward Is Changing the Game
What happens when two professional basketball players have a child together? That child grows up to be a basketball prodigy, of course. Meet Sarah Strong: the daughter of Allison Feaster and Danny Strong, and the best forward in women’s college basketball. Strong is only a sophomore at UConn, but she plays like a WNBA vet. How will we see her continue to build her impressive resume in the coming years?
Born into Greatness
Sarah Strong was born into a basketball family. Her mom, Allison Feaster, played for Harvard in the Ivy League and set multiple records during her time. From there, she was drafted into the WNBA and played for the Los Angeles Sparks and the Indiana Fever before retiring. Feaster currently works as the director of player development for the Boston Celtics. Strong’s dad, Danny Strong, was also a talented basketball player who attended North Carolina State University and played in the NBA. The talent of Sarah Strong was surely inherited from her superstar parents, but she’s also had to work hard throughout her career. In high school, Strong racked up the accolades, winning North Carolina Miss Basketball in 2024, becoming a McDonalds All-American, and winning the Naismith High School Player of the Year. She was also the number one recruit coming into college. There’s no question why Geno Auriemma wanted Strong to play under him at UConn. Now, she’s taking college hoops to another level.
Changing the Game
During her freshman year at UConn, Sarah Strong averaged 16.4 points and 8.9 rebounds, leading the team to a national title. She did all of this while maintaining 58% from the field and 74% from the free-throw line. For a freshman, this is incredibly efficient and impressive. Strong got to play among Paige Bueckers for a year, who was the number one WNBA draft pick. There’s no doubt that she learned some valuable things from her during their iconic championship run. Winning a championship as a freshman is a huge accomplishment, but it also means that people’s expectations rise. Consistency is expected from the players who perform well. These expectations have done everything but shake Sarah Strong as she charged into her sophomore season. She is cool, calm, collected, and on a mission.
The Future Is Sarah Strong
The UConn Huskies truly got lucky with their recruitment of Sarah Strong. She’s the full package; able to rebound, play tricky defense, shoot from beyond the arc, and display admirable leadership qualities in the process. In her sophomore season, Strong is averaging 19 points per game and an impressive nine rebounds per game. She works well with fellow forward Serah Williams to split the rebounding and scoring in the paint. Being such a well-rounded player has led Strong to be compared to greats like Maya Moore, Sue Bird, and Napheesa Collier. It’s not often that a college player gets such high praise. It really shows how special a player Sarah Strong is. The next few years are vital for this young player as she builds her path to the WNBA and beyond.
