"Strong, who set numerous records as a freshmen for the Huskies, raised her game in her sophomore season, helping the No. 1 Huskies to a perfect record heading into the NCAA Tournament. She averaged 18.5 points and 7.6 rebounds a game and shot 60.1% from the field. Fudd was right behind her, with 17.7 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 43.6% from the 3-point line."
"I'm thrilled for Azzi and Sarah. They worked really hard this season and they're great teammates. It's been a long time coming for Azzi. She's worked through so many hardships in her time at UConn, and it's great to see all her perseverance pay off. Sarah picked up where she left off last season and has been so consistently good and reliable for us."
"Blakes has had a sensational sophomore season, leading the country in scoring with 27 points a game. She also averaged 4.4 assists and shot 45.8% from the field."
Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd of UConn made the AP All-America first team, marking the first time teammates achieved this honor in six years. Strong was a unanimous selection, averaging 18.5 points and 7.6 rebounds while shooting 60.1% from the field in her sophomore season. Fudd contributed 17.7 points and 4.2 rebounds with a 43.6% three-point shooting percentage. This marks the 10th instance of teammates making the first team, with seven involving UConn players. The complete first team also includes Mikayla Blakes of Vanderbilt, who led the nation in scoring with 27 points per game, Lauren Betts of UCLA, and Madison Booker of Texas.
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