Market outlook
Rising Outlook 6/10
Growing interest in women's college basketball prospects and UConn prestige driving premium chrome insert values, evidenced by high Black Refractor sale.[4]
Next months. Stable to slight increase with grading submissions.
Long term. Potential growth if player advances professionally, holds steady otherwise.
History
Sarah Strong is a standout basketball player for the UConn Huskies, featured as an up-and-coming talent in college basketball's top programs.[1]
2024-25 Bowman University Chrome Basketball set, released in 2024 as a premium chrome collection with autographs and inserts.[1]
- Sarah Strong card #62 in base set for UConn Huskies.
- Part of inserts like Boundless Potential #BP-16 and Black Wave Refractor.
- After School Special insert features her as CVA-SS, super short print 1:3 cases.[1]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- 2024-25 Bowman University Chrome Basketball
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Low
- Acropolis variant as low-print refractor insert.
- Super short print After School Special 1:3 cases.
- Serial-numbered parallels like Black Refractor /10.[1][4]
Collector notes
Condition. Check chrome surface for scratches, refractor patterns for centering issues, edges for dings common in chrome cards, corners for wear.
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves, store in cool dry place away from light to prevent chrome oxidation.
Authenticity. Verify Bowman holograms and numbering on parallels, check print patterns against official checklists, use graded/graded population reports for serial-numbered cards like /10 Black Refractor.