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| Title: | Women's 2026 Final Four players to watch: Sarah Strong, Joyce Edwards, more |
| Link: | Original article on nytimes.com |
| Region: | US |
| Topics: | 3point; shes; 2026; strong; sarah; texas; points; game; womens; final; edwards; watch; players; joyce; player; class; NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament; UConn Huskies men's basketball; College rivalry; Sophomore; Rebound (basketball); College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS; Basketball; UConn Huskies; Camden High School (New Jersey); Elite Eight; Amateur Athletic Union; All-America; ESPN; Christianity |
| Datetime: | 4/3/2026, 9:30:21 AM |
| Summary: | But it will also be the next chapter in the Joyce Edwards versus Sarah Strong “rivalry.” The post players are not only two of the best sophomores in the country — Strong was the top player in the 2024 class, and Edwards was No. UConn won the first two meetings, both last season, including last year’s championship game, when Strong had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Edwards had 10 points and five rebounds. While Strong and Edwards will take the spotlight on Friday, a host of players from the 2024 class have been shining on the big stage. South CarolinaMadina Okot, senior, centerOkot is one of the most intriguing players in the Final Four because she’s so talented. She’s a strong perimeter defender, both in the half-court and in the full-court press, but she’s also Texas’ best shooter from deep.... |
