UConn forward Sarah Strong emerged as one of the best freshmen in the country last season, becoming an important piece of the Huskies' national championship run.

Allison Feaster, Celtics vice president of player development and organization growth, is a key component to one of the league's winningest teams.

Charlotte Sting's Allison Feaster (21) celebrates in the closing moments of the Sting's 67-52 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday June 4 ...

Feaster played for the Sparks, Charlotte Sting and Indiana Fever before transitioning to play overseas in the EuroLeague for a decade.

WASHINGTON Despite a little jet lag, Allison Feaster made an immediate contribution in her first game back with the Charlotte Sting. Feaster hit a 17-foot jumper with 1 minute, 8 seconds remaining ...

The Charlotte Sting played in the WNBA from 1997 to 2006. The Charlotte Hornets are attempting to help bring back the women’s league team.

Charlotte Sting's Allison Feaster (21) celebrates in the closing moments of the Sting's 67-52 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday June 4 ...

Next year, Feaster may well be a WNBA starter. She was traded in the off-season to the Charlotte Sting (8-24), the cellar team of the Eastern Conference.

SC Athletic Hall-Feaster's Honor Basketball FILE - Charlotte Sting's Allison Feaster (21) celebrates in the closing moments of the Sting's 67-52 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars at the ...

FILE - Charlotte Sting's Allison Feaster (21) celebrates in the closing moments of the Sting's 67-52 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday ...