The month of March means one thing for women’s college basketball fans – March Madness! The Women’s NCAA tournament never fails to provide nail-biting moments, thrilling buzzer-beaters and some unexpected upsets. This year should be no different, with a number of teams vying for the 2023 Women’s National Championship.
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As we near closer to Selection Sunday, all eyes are on the top players preparing to dominate on the court and lead their team to victory. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the women’s talent pool is deep and impressive. Before heading to Bovada Sportsbook and enjoying some March Madness betting, or completing your Women’s March Madness bracket, we’ve put together this list of the top 10 players to watch in the 2023 Women’s March Madness tournament. So grab your popcorn, don your team colors, and get ready for some women’s basketball action like never before!
2023 Women’s March Madness Tournament
This year’s Selection Sunday is scheduled for March 12 and will determine all of the teams in this year’s tournament, along with their respective seeds. Just like the men, the women’s tournament features 68 total teams and delivers several weeks of non-stop basketball excitement beginning on March 15. Without further ado, let’s meet the women who will be making headlines and filling up the highlight reels in the month of March.
Top 10 Players to Watch during Women’s March Madness
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Ashley Joens – Iowa State
A two-time Cheryl Miller award winner, Joens has once again been the catalyst for this year’s Iowa State team. The senior guard and Iowa City-native leads the Cyclones in scoring with 21 PPG, while also pulling down 9.4 RPG. After making it to the Sweet Sixteen in last year’s tournament, Joens looks to guide Iowa State even further in 2023.
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Diamond Miller – Maryland
A talented senior for the No. 5 ranked Terrapins, Miller gives new meaning to the phrase “Shine bright like a diamond”. The 6’3” guard leads her team in points (19.9), rebounds (6.4), steals (2) and blocks (1.3) per game, doing a bit of everything for Maryland this season. Miller leads a talented squad looking to win their first national championship since 2006.
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Haley Jones – Stanford
Having led her team to a national title just two years ago and returning to the Final Four again last year, Stanford guard Haley Jones has her sights set on another deep tournament run in 2023. While she may not light up the scoresheet, averaging a modest 13.3 PPG, Jones is capable of breaking down her opponents off the dribble and creating highlight-reel plays that will leave you in awe.
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Azzi Fudd – UConn
UConn is always a threat in the Women’s March Madness tournament and Fudd leads this year’s Huskies in scoring with an efficient 17.9 PPG on 54.4% shooting. The former No. 1 recruit is an excellent shooter, as well as a solid ball-handler and playmaker. If Fudd can live up to her potential in this year’s tournament, we could see the UConn women’s team claim their 12th national championship in school history.
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Aliyah Boston – South Carolina
As one of the best players on the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston is looking to go out a champion in her senior season of college basketball. The 6’5” forward is averaging 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, while shooting an impressive 56.9% from the floor. This Gamecocks team is loaded with talent and Boston will be an integral part of any team success in the tournament.
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Mackenzie Holmes – Indiana
The Indiana Hoosiers are currently ranked No. 2 in the country and much of that success is thanks to senior, Mackenzie Holmes. The 6’3” forward leads her team in points (22.5), rebounds (7.4) and blocks (1.9) per game, while maintaining the third-best shooting percentage in women’s college basketball at 69.5%. If you watch any Hoosiers games this March, Holmes will be hard to miss as she dominates the competition.
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Cameron Brink – Stanford
As the second Stanford player features on this list, Brink and the 6th ranked Cardinals have a real shot to win it all this year. The 6’4” forward has made a major impact in her junior season, leading Stanford with 14.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. She’s also tied for second in the nation with 3.4 blocks per game and could turn things into a real block party against lesser competition in the early rounds.
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Angel Reese – LSU
Reese has been one of the best players in the NCAA this season and has helped give LSU an inside track to one of the tournament’s No. 1 seeds. The sophomore forward is fifth in the nation in scoring at 23.7 PPG, while ranking second in rebounding, pulling down 16 boards per contest. While the lanky stretch forward is able to dominate down low, she’s also a capable scorer from the perimeter and can be a matchup nightmare for opponents.
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Maddy Siegrist – Villanova
As the leading scorer in women’s college basketball at 29 PPG, Maddy Siegrist is an obvious choice to be featured on this list. The senior forward stands just 6’1” but is a creative playmaker and scorer who has a knack for getting to the basket. She also contributes on the glass with 8.9 rebounds per game and is shooting a stellar 38.1% from beyond the arc, making her a threat from all over the floor.
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Caitlin Clark – Iowa
The top spot on our list goes to Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, a homegrown talent from West Des Moines, Iowa. The 6’0” guard is a statistical dynamo, leading her team in nearly every major category, including points (27.2), rebounds (7.4), assists (8.2), steals (1.6) and blocks (0.6). The No. 7 ranked Hawkeyes will likely be a 2-seed in this year’s March Madness tournament but could be a real threat to win it all with Clark running the show.
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