‘Make the Right Decisions’: Sarah Strong’s Mom Gets Candid After Special Career Moment

Feaster was also a standout at Chester High School in South Carolina and is one of the most decorated women’s basketball stars in history.

The 50-year-old still ranks third on the state’s all-time scoring list and went on to become an All-American at Harvard University.

After college, Feaster played 10 seasons in the WNBA with the Los Angeles Sparks, Charlotte Sting, and Indiana Fever, and eight seasons professionally overseas in Portugal, France, Spain, and Italy before retiring in 2016.

During her time with Charlotte, she played alongside current South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.

Feaster also mentioned how UConn HC Geno Auriemma and his staff “have it” to take care of things for Sarah and the rest of the squad. This led West Wilson to ask whether it is hard for her to tell herself that, considering how Feaster has regularly been in high-pressure moments in her career.

But Feaster has full faith in Geno Auriemma.

Allison Feaster Does Not Want to Push Any Buttons Regarding Geno Auriemma

Allison Feaster believes that Geno’s records speak for themselves and that it is better not to have any doubts over the 12-time NCAA champion as a good man-manager. She recalled last year’s Final Four, where Strong took things up a notch to prepare for her game.

“Looking back at last season, her phone was off before the Final Four, and we couldn’t get to her anyway when she came out, and to see her with that level of focus, and with that level of preparedness, like yeah. They (UConn) know what they are doing.”

It is worth noting that Feaster has been in quite some situations like this herself. She led the Crimson to one of the most stunning upsets in tournament history when they defeated Stanford at home in Palo Alto, California.

This marked the first time a No.16 seed defeated a No.1 seed in the women’s NCAA tournament.

While Auriemma has had his fair share of heated moments, as displayed in the most recent Final Four against Staley, it is safe to say he is still the best women’s college basketball coach out there.

The 72-year-old consistently praised Strong throughout last season and also defended her when a South Carolina player allegedly tore off her jersey.

Rest assured, Feaster is right to believe that Strong is in safe hands with Geno and the rest of his staff, as UConn looks to bounce back to the top next season.