A Look at NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament One-Seeds – Sports Illustrated

As the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament nears its dramatic conclusion, the teams vying for the top seed have been identified. Four teams have earned the title of one-seed, with the remaining twelve teams vying for the remaining three spots.

Though the four one-seeds are all highly talented, some stand out as particularly formidable contenders. Topping the list is the Stanford Cardinal, the Pac-12 regular season champions and Pac-12 tournament champions. With an impressive 23-2 record, the Cardinal has the best overall record of the one-seeds, as well as the highest-ranked strength of schedule.

Leading the way for the Cardinal is All-American guard Kiana Williams, who averaged 19.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in the regular season. Williams is supported by a strong supporting cast, including Jenna Brown and Cameron Brink, two dynamic forwards who have combined for 19.4 points and 12.2 rebounds per game.

The South Carolina Gamecocks are another one-seed team to watch. The Gamecocks earned the top seed in the SEC tournament, and have the second-best overall record of the one-seeds (22-3). They are led by Aliyah Boston and Zia Cooke, two of the most explosive players in the NCAA. Boston averages a double-double of 15.3 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, while Cooke averages 16.9 points and 4.1 assists per game.

The UConn Huskies have been one of the most consistent teams in the NCAA all season long. With a 21-2 record, the Huskies have the third-best overall record of the one-seeds. They are led by Paige Bueckers, who has been one of the most dynamic players in the NCAA this season. Bueckers averages 19.9 points, 6.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Rounding out the one-seeds is the Louisville Cardinals. The Cardinals have an impressive 22-3 record, and have been one of the most consistent teams in the ACC. They are led by Dana Evans, who has been one of the most electric players in the NCAA this season. Evans averages 18.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

As the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament approaches its climax, the four one-seeds have emerged as the teams to beat. With a combination of strong overall records, powerful offensive weapons and experienced leadership, these teams are poised to make a deep run in the tournament.