Inside UConn's secret of chemistry over championships — and still winning both
The UConn women's basketball team has talked all season about how it isn't worried about stats or individual accolades. It's more worried about winning.
PHOENIX — The UConn women's basketball team has talked all season about how it isn't worried about stats or individual accolades. When sophomore forward Sarah Strong was asked if winning the Naismith Trophy , given to the best player in women's college basketball, was a dream come true, her answer spoke volumes. "A dream come true?
I wouldn't say that, but I mean, it's definitely a cool side quest," Strong said. Strong, who has won every individual award in the country this season, is leading the Huskies in scoring (18. 6 points per game), rebounds (7.
6), steals (3. 4) and blocks (1. 6).
But, like every player on UConn's roster, she is more worried about supporting her teammates and having fun. "We all enjoy being around each other and are genuinely happy for everyone's success," Strong said. "We just want the team to do well.