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UConn star Sarah Strong shapes career from European basketball roots

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

UConn star Sarah Strong shapes career from European basketball roots
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Sarah Strong, the 2026 Naismith Player of the Year, spoke at the Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp in Chicago over the weekend. Strong detailed how her upbringing in Madrid and exposure to European basketball influenced her skills and game understanding. She emphasized the importance of fundamentals learned during her early years watching her parents. As she prepares for her junior season at UConn, Strong aims to lead the team after a disappointing Final Four loss. She noted a shift in her role as she becomes more of a vocal leader on the court.

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  • •Sarah Strong named 2026 Naismith Player of the Year.
  • •Spoke at the Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp.
  • •Grew up in Madrid, influenced by European basketball culture.
  • •Preparing for junior season at UConn after Final Four defeat.
  • •Aims to step up as a leader for her team.
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  • 8:50 PMCBS Sports — How growing up in Europe helped mold UConn star Sarah Strong into college basketball's best player
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Strong, the 2026 Naismith Player of the Year, spoke with CBS Sports at the Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp

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