UConn junior Sarah Strong named to 50th Wade Trophy watch list
The gist
UConn junior Sarah Strong was named to the 15-player watch list for the 50th Wade Trophy.
She could join Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart as UConn's multi-time winners.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2, 2025Strong was named the 2025 WBCA NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year, announced in Tampa, Florida.
- Mar 25, 2026Strong was selected the 2026 USBWA Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Year in St. Louis; she was the only unanimous AP First Team pick and reached 1,000 career points in her 59th game on Jan. 19.
- Nov 2, 2026Strong had 19 points, four rebounds, five assists and a career-high eight steals as No. 2 UConn opened with a 100-35 win over Cornell in Hartford; Jovana Popovic also scored 19.
Key terms
- Wade Trophy
- An annual award given to the best women's college basketball player in NCAA Division I.
- WBCA
- An association of coaches of women's basketball teams at all levels.
Source: Wikipedia