NEW YORK – UConn sophomore forward Sarah Strong was voted BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, the league announced Tuesday. Teammate Kelis Fisher was selected BIG EAST Preseason Freshman of the Year.
In addition to the major awards, a 10-member Preseason All-BIG EAST Team was named, along with three Honorable Mention selections. Preseason major awards and all-league honors are chosen by the BIG EAST’s head coaches, who are not permitted to vote for their players.
Strong heads into her sophomore season as one of the best players in the country following a successful first year as a Husky.