The Sunflower · Feb 17, 2022
Strong’s style prepares her for the next level
Senior Asia Strong looks ahead during the game against Tulsa at Charles Koch Arena on Feb. 6.Growing up in South Bend, Indiana, Asia Strong never imagined she would go to college, let alone in Wichita.
Strong was raised by her mother Glendetta Jones and three brothers — Keenan, Thomas and Gabriel. Before she could walk, Strong developed a passion and love for basketball.
She starts each day the same way — praying and meditating, practicing and listening to motivational podcasts.
When Strong started high school, she joined the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) to further her knowledge and experience playing basketball.