UConn's Sarah Strong played through Achilles injury during Final Four run

UConn forward Sarah Strong disclosed that she played most of the past season with an injured Achilles tendon. The sophomore was recognized as the consensus National Player of the Year, leading the Huskies to a 38-game winning streak before they fell to South Carolina in the Final Four. Strong revealed that the injury began impacting her daily life and performance following a Team USA basketball event last summer. This summer, she is focused on recovery and individual workouts, as UConn prepares for the upcoming season without any recent transfers. Strong aims to enhance her skills to assume a larger leadership role on the team after the departure of previous stars.

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