Overview
- SBNation argues Strong would be the undisputed No. 1 prospect if she were allowed to enter the 2026 WNBA draft.
- She just posted 29 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks with zero turnovers on 12-of-17 shooting in a 100–68 win over Ohio State.
- Through the early season, she is averaging 20.5 points per game with a 65.7% true shooting rate and, per Yahoo Sports, leads UConn in multiple major categories.
- WNBA rules require a degree and that draftees turn 22 in the draft year, so the 2006-born Strong is not eligible until 2028.
- Three-point shooting remains her main growth area after hitting 33.3% from deep as a freshman on roughly three attempts per game.