Strong to UConn [merged thread]

[Zonepress]

This is very exciting and the future has become even brighter. With the return of our hurt players, the return of a seasoned group of sophomores and an outstanding recruiting class, Geno and a championship hungry Paige have their best chance since 2016 of returning to championship glory. Go Huskies!!!

I believe you are correct about having the best chance since 2016 To win a championship
Having seen Sarah strong play in person and on TV three or four times you cannot overestimate how skilled ,fundamentally sound and physically dominating she is additionally, she has a very high basketball IQ is a team player and a very high character person
Like all freshman playing defense and college level will be an adjustment but
I will be shocked if she is not an impact player immediately
The very good news is that I think this will keep Gino around for four more years

 

[and one]

I'm on record as saying that UConn didn't need to get Sarah in order to be very good next year. Let me say for the record that adding Sarah will be guilding lily and then some. Please, please let's have all our talent healthy next year. I'm pretty psyched to see what this team can do.

 

[Next 12]

I litterally had tears of joy when I heard the news. We now have Aaliyah's replacement from day one, This WILL now be one of Uconn's best teams EVER! I will finally see NO.12. Welcome, with all my heart, SARAH!!!! Uconn NOW has two legitimate starting five's To put on the floor and wear any team into the ground. THIS NEWS ALMOST MAKES UP THE HORRIBLE LOSS TO IOWA,BUT, NOT QUITE. I can feel better all this summer and look forward to Uconn's coming FANTASTIC season. GO SARAH!!!!! GO FRESHMEN!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

 

[my2cents]

The girl can shoot.

 

[Ct Dog]

Just when i think Im out for a bit they suck me right back in ……….lol

 

[Blond D.]

why she wearing Ines's jersey?

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

Hey I just watched it!
Really neat idea!
I thought the UConn program and being coached by Geno would determine her choice!
UConn has a lot of making up to do with the last 3 years of injuries behind them!

 

[superjohn]

Awesome. Absolutely huge commitment and will make people forget about last night's ending. This girl looks like a special player and provides bulk the team has been missing for several years.

 

[Dawson]

The offense next year is going to be a work of art.

 

[DEpup]

Orc- - -Sarah strong is not a center but a Wing/Small Forward!

I think the growth she is talking about getting at UConn is Geno sitting her down and saying you need to use that strength and frame and be a PF with ball handling skills and an outside shot... a guard at the next level you ain't.

 

[cferraro04]

Amari DeBerry - 6'6"
Jana El Alfy - 6'5"
Ice Brady - 6'3"
Ayanna Patterson - 6'2"/6'3" (?)
Carolyn Ducharme - 6'2"
Sarah Strong - 6'2"
Morgan Chelli - 6'2"
Aubrey Griffin - 6'1"
Paige Bueckers - 6'0
Qadence Samuels - 6'0"
Allie Ziebell - 6'0"
Azzi Fudd - 5'11"
Ashlynn Shade - 5'10"
KK Arnold - 5'9"
Ines Bettencourt - 5'9"

Are you kidding me?

 

[Kaizen]

Sara:
"Just watching them play ... watching and realizing I can help them and be there. I'm just ready to be there and practice and play," Strong said of her decision to choose UConn, adding she felt the Huskies can help her reach her goal of playing in the WNBA. "I like the style and feel like I fill a need there. I'm drawn to the championship culture."

 

[dtbtbtb]

UConn (and us) really needed this announcement after last night bitter ending. Thank you, Sarah!

 

[hoopsdiva]

This means Ice will need to be much better next season; or else.

Or maybe Sarah and Ice can push each other and learn from each other in practice so that they are both much better. Don't know what you mean by 'or else.'

 

[Hawk]

Per this article, Sarah knew she was going to UConn since 10th grade, when Geno, Morgan Valley, and Jemele Elliot came to a tiny gym and told her what she needs to get better at. She says that other schools would tell her how good she is, but they kept it honest with her. From Spain to Storrs: Top recruit Sarah Strong's personal path to UConn

 

[Zarathustra]

Thank You, Sarah.... Indeed... who would not want to play
with Paige, the Huskie Team, and for GENO! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, SARAH!

 

[EricLA]

 

[Kaizen]

A good team will never feels lonely even refs are not good to us ......

 

[stamfordhusky]

Nice. She looks like she could be our next all american center based on clips I’ve seen. I hope so

She is not close to a center. Maybe a SF, maybe a PF. Definitely not a center. .

 

[CTBballfan243]

She is wearing a #21 UConn jersey so does that mean Ines has to give up her number?

No, not necessarily

 

[CTinLA]

This certainly softens the sting of last night’s game. Very much looking forward to seeing Sarah in a Husky’s uniform for the next four years!

 

[maple]

 

[UConnCat]

She has her agent.

 

[David54]

Ok let’s start the debate. She is not a center! She’s not playing the 5.

 

[GG]

Yes