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No. 1 UConn's Sarah Strong begins season as AP national player of the week
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UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) looks to shoot as Florida State forward Allie Kubek (0) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. - photo by AP Photo/Jessica Hill
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 1 of the season: Sarah Strong, UConn The sophomore forward averaged 21.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists to go with two blocks and two steals in the top-ranked Huskies’ wins over then-No. 20 Louisville and Florida State. She had a double-double in the season opener against the Cardinals.