"The numbers are only part of the story with Strong: 18.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.4 steals and 1.6 blocks per game, 60.1% shooting from the field and 42.7% from 3-point range. The list is long. The offensive and defensive numbers are equally impressive, illustrating how well-rounded Strong's game is and how she impacts the game in so many ways."
"Strong, a key part of UConn's 12th NCAA title last year, has led the Huskies to a 34-0 record heading into Sunday's NCAA Women's Basketball Selection Special. Strong is the Big East player of the year and league tournament MVP."
"Blakes averaged 30.5 PPG in SEC regular-season games and was the league's player of the year. Vanderbilt was picked eighth in the SEC's preseason coaches' poll but finished tied for second."
Sarah Strong of UConn emerged as the consensus national player of the year for the 2025-26 women's college basketball season, leading the Huskies to a perfect 34-0 record heading into the NCAA tournament selection. Strong averaged 18.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 60.1% from the field and 42.7% from three-point range. She earned Big East player of the year and tournament MVP honors. Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes provided strong competition, averaging 30.5 points per game in SEC play and earning SEC player of the year. Both players were selected to ESPN's All-America first team. Strong's impact extended beyond statistics, as UConn's 38.4-point average margin of victory demonstrated her influence on both ends of the court.
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