8 freshmen you have to watch in women's college basketball this season

Rookie seasons in women’s college basketball can be unpredictable. Sometimes overhyped players can disappoint, while under-the-radar recruits can breakout and make folks take notice. Every season though, the freshman class seems to produce new star power for the sport.

Last year was no different. Mikayla Blakes made Vanderbilt must-watch by the end of the season after twice surpassing the 50-point mark and powering the Commodores to the NCAA Tournament. Sarah Strong continuously reminded fans why she was the No. 1 recruit in her class at UConn, displaying her versatile do-it-all skillset and playing a key role for the Huskies as they captured the national championship. BYU’s Delaney Gibb quickly established herself as one of the best guards in the Big 12, Syla Swords shined in moments for Michigan, and Tilda Trygger helped N.C. State pivot the course of its season after she entered the starting lineup.

Freshmen will again play a role in how the upcoming season takes shape. They’ll force narratives to shift, they’ll shock and surprise, and they’ll capture our attention.


- Jazzy Davidson, USC
- Sienna Betts, UCLA
- Aaliyah Chavez, Oklahoma
- Emilee Skinner, Duke
- Nyla Brooks, North Carolina
- Addie Deal, Iowa
- Dee Alexander, Cincinnati
- Inés García Monje, Davidson


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