She’s got fast reflexes. Excellent hand-eye coordination. An incredible IQ for reading angles. And, you’ll often see her getting a hand on the ball. She’s Sarah Strong, UConn’s rising star and a reliable helping hand for Azzi Fudd. Hard to believe she’s just 19 years old , yet her skills already resemble those of the greats. But does her legendary coach see her the same way?

Well…he does. As he puts it better himself, “If there’s a player in the NBA that most resembles how Sarah plays, it would be Jokić for sure,” as quoted by BRWS Sports on Instagram. Well, that’s high praise. Especially since Geno’s been with UConn since 1985 and in his career across four decades, he’s sent several polished stars to W, including Paige Bueckers, Diana Taurasi, and Napheesa Collier .

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