With March Madness coming up right around the corner, you want to be able to look out for as the tournament progresses. As we all know, anything can happen during the wild month of March and some standout players could come out of nowhere. Based on the current season, here are 10 players to look for while watching women's March Madness:
1. Aliyah Boston
The 2022 Player of the Year is coming into March hard–at 6-foot-5, this senior forward from South Carolina is basically unstoppable. Watch out for her dominance in the paint and her aggressive drives to the hoop and how she leads the impressive Gamecocks basketball team to win after win.
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2. Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is only a junior for the Iowa Hawkeyes, but has proven her abilities game after game. As a guard, Clark is one of the best shooters in the NCAA right now–standing at 6 feet tall, she can also drive to the hoop with aggressiveness and be a big threat on defense.
3. Ashley Joens
Iowa State's all-time leading point scorer and rebounder looks to keep the hopes alive for the Cyclone's to take home their first ever NCAA championship title. A terrifying presence anywhere on the court, Jones will complete her final year of college basketball during this tournament, and put her impressive basketball IQ on display.
4. Haley Jones
A Stanford Cardinals senior guard, Jones has become a real presence in NCAA basketball. Stanford has been a force in March Madness in recent years, and this year Jones will hope to add to the decorated program.
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5. Diamond Miller
The University of Maryland senior is an impressive force on the court. Miller is a 6-foot-3 guard, which allows her to use her shooting skills to easily jump above defenders and drive to the basket with speed and power that nobody would want to get in the way of. Watch out for her quick footwork to the rim and her quick transitions from defense to offense.
6. Cameron Brink
Only a junior at Stanford, Brink looks to help Jones and the Cardinal win a fourth NCAA championship title. A 6-foot-4 forward, brink is a dominant force on defense. Her long limbs make it almost impossible to get the ball in the hoop while she is on the floor. Not only does she stay in the paint, but watch out for her mid-range and 3-point shots.
7. Angel Reese
Only a sophomore, Reese is impressive to say the least. This 6-foot-3 forward is unstoppable for the LSU Tigers and Reese's height and athleticism allow her to dominate around the rim, on offense, and defense. Look out for her to use her height to her advantage on defense, where she makes it embarrassing for any player who tries to reach the basket before she reaches the ball.
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8. Hailey Van Lith
Van Lith, a junior for the Louisville Cardinals, has been nothing short of impressive for the team. A shorter player, at only 5-foot-7, Van Lith uses her smaller size and quick speed to her advantage when going to the rim. Her competitive spirit also helps motivate her team–watch out for her crazy ball handling skills and her gorgeous jump shot.
9. Olivia Miles
Also only a sophomore, this 5-foot-10 guard has helped Notre Dame's Fighting Irish to countless victories. Miles reads the game like no other, seeing passes that seem to be impossible until she does it. She brings the game to a fast pace, and is a nightmare if you end up 1-on-1 with her.
10. Elizabeth Kitley
A forceful 6-foot-6 senior center for the Virginia Tech Hokies, Kitley makes her extreme athleticism and skill look graceful. She blocks shots like no other and has incredible footwork and ability to work the paint. Watch out for Kitley's beautiful awareness of the court at all times as the madness begins.
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* Originally published on March 14, 2023, by Bella Nevin
