💼Sarah Strong prioritizes attending a good academic school.
🏀Duke offers a talented team and the opportunity to be a major part of their success.
🐺Yukon provides a perfect fit for Sarah Strong's playstyle and the chance to compete for a national championship.
🚫South Carolina and LSU were unexpected omissions from her final choices.
📚North Carolina lacks the draw and player development needed for a championship run.
Why did Sarah Strong not consider South Carolina and LSU?
—South Carolina had no room for post players, and Sarah Strong's playstyle did not fit the team. LSU did not make sense as Sarah Strong values privacy and did not want a hovering spotlight.
Why did Sarah Strong not choose Oregon?
—Oregon has struggled since Sabrina left and was not a viable option for Sarah Strong.
Why did Sarah Strong not choose Louisville?
—While Louisville had a decent chance, schools in her home state offered the same opportunities for her.
Why did Sarah Strong not choose NC State?
—NC State was surprisingly ruled out, especially considering it checked all the boxes in terms of location, playstyle, and the opportunity to be a hometown hero.
Why is Duke a strong contender for Sarah Strong?
—Duke offers strong academics, a talented core, and the potential to make a lot of noise in the tournament. Toby Fornier's presence also adds to the appeal.
00:00Sarah Strong has narrowed down her college choices to the University of North Carolina, Duke, and Yukon.
03:35Duke could be an interesting option due to its talented team and strong recruiting class.
04:44Yukon is the best fit for Sarah Strong's playstyle and provides the opportunity to compete for a national championship.
06:34North Carolina lacks the draw and player development needed for a championship run.
02:26South Carolina and LSU were surprising omissions from her final choices.
04:04Oregon was not a viable option for Sarah Strong due to their struggles since Sabrina left.
01:22Louisville offered a decent chance, but schools in her home state provided similar opportunities.
05:00NC State was surprisingly ruled out, despite being the perfect on-court fit and offering the opportunity to be a hometown hero.
