US EditionThe Associated Press 2025-26 women’s college basketball All-America teams
UConn's Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd lead the AP First Team as UConn remains undefeated heading into the NCAA tournament, selected by a 31-member national media panel.
- On Wednesday, The Associated Press named UConn sophomores Sarah Strong and senior Azzi Fudd to the 2025-26 Women's Basketball All-America first team, the first teammates in six years to achieve this honor.
- UConn coach Geno Auriemma praised the duo for helping lead the Huskies to an undefeated season heading into the NCAA Tournament, saying, "They worked really hard this season and they're great teammates."
- Strong averaged 18.5 points and 7.6 rebounds with 60.1% field goal shooting, while Fudd tallied 17.7 points; they join Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, UCLA's Lauren Betts, and Texas' Madison Booker on the first team.
- Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph highlighted Blakes as the Commodores' second first-team All-American ever. The AP also released second and third teams featuring Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and TCU's Olivia Miles.
- With awards announced, focus shifts to March Madness, where undefeated UConn seeks to capitalize on their regular-season dominance. Fudd recently joined "SportsCenter" to discuss the team's tournament readiness.
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UConn's Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd headline women's All-Americans
UConn's Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, whose Huskies enter the Women's NCAA Tournament with an undefeated record, were named Associated Press All-Americans on Wednesday.
The Associated Press 2025-26 women’s college basketball All-America teams
The Associated Press 2025-26 All-America women’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments: First Team Sarah Strong, UConn, Sophomore; Durham, North Carolina: 18.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 60.1 field goal% (31 first-place votes, 155 points(asterisk)) Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt, sophomore; Somerset, New Jersey: 27 points, 4.4 assists, 45.8 field goal% (29, 151) Lauren Betts, UCLA, Senior; Centennial, Colorado:…
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The Associated Press 2025-26 women's college basketball All-America teams
The AP’s 2025-26 All-America women’s basketball teams feature UConn stars Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd on the First Team, joined by Vanderbilt sophomore Mikayla Blakes after her huge scoring season, plus UCLA senior Lauren Betts and Texas junior Madison Booker.
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