AP College Basketball Players of the Week: UConn's Strong, Arizona's Burries

The Associated Press has named UConn's Sarah Strong and Arizona's Brayden Burries as the College Basketball Players of the Week for week 13, recognizing their exceptional performances that helped their respective teams secure crucial victories during the competitive portion of the season. Strong, a standout guard for the UConn women's basketball program, delivered a series of impressive scoring displays and defensive plays that cemented her status as one of the premier players in collegiate women's basketball. Meanwhile, Burries, an emerging star for the Arizona men's team, showcased his versatility and clutch performance in key moments that propelled the Wildcats to important wins against ranked opponents. The weekly honor, determined by a national panel of sports writers and broadcasters, highlights players who demonstrated outstanding statistics, game-changing plays, and leadership qualities during their respective team's games during the designated week. Both players now join an exclusive list of student-athletes recognized for their excellence on the court during the 2023-2024 college basketball season.