Not Off Topic: Remember Allison Feaster?

[BobbyJ]

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I didn't know that they worked with the Celtics at the same time. This pic was taken during the Playoffs in May. Strong's mother went to a academically strong private school, and her father attended a school in the Triangle. Seems to me, a academically strong private school that is also located in the Triangle is the way for the young lady to go.

I'm sure Strong's parents have a lot of respect for how UConn's staff could develop her over 4 years, particularly if she has pro ambitions. However, being so close to home, I think Duke and Lawson may be in the driver's seat on this one.

 

[Mdoggie]

Among the baseline group I see Wes Moore and Jolette Law. I think I should know who is talking to Wes, but I can't place him.

An overgrown Mike Neighbors maybe?

 

[Zarathustra]

Yes, UConn is recruiting her Along with every other major program

A great film clip of Sarah Strong at the USA 3X3 try outs. No one
could cover her underneath the basket ( watched the one sequence
where she rips the rebound out of the hands of the other player ) and,
when they deceide not to cover her on the outside... Sarah drains a 2 or
3 pointer! Where do I sign up for the Sarah Strong Fan club? Come
to Storrs, Sarah!!!

 

[Alydar]

I'm surprised that it took so long into her recruitment before her mother's extrordinary feats in wcbb were mentioned here. I'm hoping that as her mother took on the academic challenge of Harvard Sara will relish the athletic challenge of UConn.

(where her mother can watch her play)

 

[CocoHusky]

I'm surprised that it took so long into her recruitment before her mother's extrordinary feats in wcbb were mentioned here. I'm hoping that as her mother took on the academic challenge of Harvard Sara will relish the athletic challenge of UConn.

(where her mother can watch her play)

Actually @DaBball was the first to peep us to this in the January 2022 recruiting thread.

 

[Plebe]

Dawn Staley
Andrea Stinson
Allison Feaster
Charlotte Smith
Vicky Bullet
Rhonda Mapps
RIP Sting

Tell me about it; that's just how I feel about my Comets

 

[triaddukefan]

I agree Shaw University would be a great choice should the Sarah & her family decide not to attend UCONN.

Peace, Shaw, Meredith, St Aug's... even Central...., as long as that Triangle school doesn't sport the light blue colors.. I'll be ok.

 

[Kaizen]

Amazing, they can keep this 1998 video in such great quality.

 

[triaddukefan]

I'm sure Strong's parents have a lot of respect for how UConn's staff could develop her over 4 years, particularly if she has pro ambitions. However, being so close to home, I think Duke and Lawson may be in the driver's seat on this one.

I think being close to her home isn't an advantage. I just assume most kids would rather go off to college somewhere at least a few hours away from home. At least that how it was when I was coming up.

 

[MSGRET]

Stanford was lucky that the loss wasn't by more than what it was. It appears that Harvard was playing against 8 when you count the refs. Some of the calls that were made looked as if they weren't fouls on Harvard, while there were some questionable no calls on Stanford. Allison Feaster was in beast mode the whole game.

 

[BobbyJ]

I think being close to her home isn't an advantage. I just assume most kids would rather go off to college somewhere at least a few hours away from home. At least that how it was when I was coming up.

I might agree somewhat if the local school wasn't a high academic, athletically historic place with a HC who is known and obviously respected by the two most trusted people in the kid's life. It most likely will come down to how independent she is and how much she relies on her parents to help her with the decision. Some top recruits, Clark at Iowa, Haley Jones at Stanford, and A'ja Wilson at SC for example, like staying in their home state for their college career. I guess it just depends on what the kid is looking for. Sometimes it's a tough decision and other times it's not.

 

[TheFarmFan]

Allison was a star in the Ivy League. She was much-recruited coming out of high school but had wanted an Ivy education so she went to Harvard. As a senior, she led her #16 seeded Harvard team over #1 seeded Stanford. Allison was a remarkable player.

After college she married former NC State player, and high school sweetheart, Danny Strong. They eventually had a child, a daughter named (drum roll) Sarah. Who is Sarah Strong? See below.

Yes, I do remember Feaster. I'd rather forget, however...

 

[RogueDave]

Vickie Bullet another player Liberty should have never traded.

How they let Becky Hammon get away…I am old…It hurts to remember…

 

[Urshurak]

She reminds me of a more athletic Washington teammate of Kelsey Plum? Can't for the life of me remember her name. She would stand at the 3 point line and when she shot, she didn't jump or even move her lower body at all. But gosh, did they go in a lot! Not sure what happened to her.

 

[CocoHusky]

She reminds me of a more athletic Washington teammate of Kelsey Plum? Can't for the life of me remember her name. She would stand at the 3 point line and when she shot, she didn't jump or even move her lower body at all. But gosh, did they go in a lot! Not sure what happened to her.

Chantel Osahor.

chantel osahor - Google Search

 

[Urshurak]

Chantel Osahor.

chantel osahor - Google Search

Thanks! Nice to see she is an assistant Coach at OU. Very cool.

 

[Geew1992]

I think being close to her home isn't an advantage. I just assume most kids would rather go off to college somewhere at least a few hours away from home. At least that how it was when I was coming up.

This was my daughter's case. Far enough she had to live on campus. Close enough so I can make a majority of the games.

 

[Bone Dog]

This was my daughter's case. Far enough she had to live on campus. Close enough so I can make a majority of the games.

My daughter was determined to go all the way to Japan.

 

[Mdoggie]

My daughter went 2636 miles away. I made 2 soccer games and numerous visits.

 

[TeamFirst!]

If you watch Strong's game she is very clever under the basket as well. I think Strong is for real. Still, if she has a chance to go to harvard she should do it. The quality of education she would get is almost a guarantee for a great future. It opens so many doors to a fulfilling career. She will have plenty of money for a good life just from the harvard background. Basketball isn't everything and if she qualifies academically for harvard she should consider taking the golden ticket. Her mom knows the benefits. If you are in an environment which encourages and expects excellence it is more likely that YOU will develop those same traits.

 

[Zarathustra]

If you watch Strong's game she is very clever under the basket as well. I think Strong is for real. Still, if she has a chance to go to harvard she should do it. The quality of education she would get is almost a guarantee for a great future. It opens so many doors to a fulfilling career. She will have plenty of money for a good life just from the harvard background. Basketball isn't everything and if she qualifies academically for harvard she should consider taking the golden ticket. Her mom knows the benefits. If you are in an environment which encourages and expects excellence it is more likely that YOU will develop those same traits.

Yes, Harvard is " almost a guarantee". I personally know a number of successful
Harvard grads. I also know, not personally, a great number of WNBA players who
have a UCONN degree. The decision is yours Sarah..... do what is best for you. Z