UConn's Strong, USC's Watkins Lead Preseason AP All-American Women's Team
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UConn's Sarah Strong and USC's JuJu Watkins are among the top players on the preseason AP All-American women's college basketball team, announced Thursday.
Strong and Watkins have each earned the Associated Press Player of the Year award in the past two years.
Strong, a guard for the Huskies, was named the top player in 2022. Watkins, a guard for the Trojans, received the same honor in 2023.
This is the first time both players have been named to the preseason All-American team together.
The team was selected by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters from across the country.
The preseason team includes players from various top-ranked programs in the country.
Strong and Watkins are expected to lead their respective teams to strong seasons, with both UConn and USC ranked highly in the preseason polls.
CONTEXT/Background: The preseason AP All-American team is an annual selection of the top college basketball players by the Associated Press. It is one of the most prestigious honors in women's college basketball, recognizing the best players in the country before the start of the season. This year's team features a mix of returning stars and rising talents, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
