The 2022-23 women's college basketball season included so many memorable storylines and moments that it may become one of the best of all time.
South Carolina (32-0) is the heavy favorite to win the national title, but standouts Haley Jones of Stanford and Caitlin Clark of Iowa could spoil the party if the stars align perfectly.
In November, Stanford lost to the Gamecocks, 76-71, proving South Carolina isn't invincible.
Here are five players you won't be able to take your eyes off in this season's tournament.
Known for her long-range shots from as far as the logo, Clark earned the Big Ten Player of the Year award and the conference tournament's MVP for the Hawkeyes (26-6), who won the league title.
CAITLIN CLARK DOES IT ALL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 6, 2023
She scored or assisted on 68 of Iowa's points in the Big Ten Championship pic.twitter.com/LRC8kzeLHI
She's received praise from Phoenix star Kevin Durant, who once said of her: "It looks like everyone on that court is way slower than her when she's getting to her stuff."
Longtime Iowa coach Lisa Bluder, who coached 2019 Naismith Player of the Year Megan Gustafson, has called Clark the "best all-around player" she has coached.
March Madness may be the perfect time for Boston to prove why's she worthy of being the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft.
I hope everyone enjoys Aliyah Boston playing in a Gamecock jersey while they still can. What she does on both ends of the floor is unmatched. pic.twitter.com/4OG8NjkfdB
— Matt Dowell (@MattDowellTV) March 3, 2023
She repeated as the Southeastern Conference's Player of the Year after averaging 13.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and two blocks in 32 games.
Boston also earned the conference's Defensive Player of the Year award, joining Las Vegas Aces' forward A'ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx guard Tiffany Mitchell as the only South Carolina players to win the award multiple times.
Will the potential No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA draft prove why she can be No. 1?
Some valuable insight from Haley Jones on her unique skillset, ability to maximize advantages in the open court and more.
— Hunter Cruse (@HunterCruse14) March 14, 2023
Jones, the No. 3 prospect on our latest aggregated draft board, plans to enter the 2023 WNBA Draft.
Full episode ⤵️ https://t.co/PJOXFt3SRj pic.twitter.com/IonSSNsAY0
Jones' versatility and ability to hit big-time shots brought her glory in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, won by Stanford. This season, the 6-foot-1-inch guard averaged 13.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
How much further will Stanford forward Brink's development take her?
ALL HAIL THE BLOCK QUEEN!
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) February 10, 2023
Cameron Brink breaks @StanfordWBB's single-season block record. pic.twitter.com/RNpuNKHGVX
Already a defensive star for the Cardinal, the decorated junior forward averages 14.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.4 blocks in just 24.5 minutes per game. Brink has made a massive leap from her freshman season in 2021, when she helped guide Stanford to a national title.
Edwards is bright light for a UConn team that was hampered with injuries throughout the season.
We've been telling you...
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) March 10, 2023
Aaliyah Edwards is NEXT. LEVEL. pic.twitter.com/zlLiVBemWd
The 6-foot-3-inch forward averaged a team-high 16.6 points per game on a 57.1% shooting percentage, a massive improvement from the 7.9 points she averaged the season before.
Edwards tacked on 9.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists a game for a Huskies that went 29-5 despite losing star guard Azzi Fudd to a knee injury.
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