Who will become women’s March Madness stars? Watch these standouts become famous
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- March is a pivotal month in women's college basketball, often producing breakout stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and JuJu Watkins, who have become household names through their NCAA Tournament performances.
- The 2025-26 season features several emerging talents with superstar potential, including UCLA's dominant center Lauren Betts, Michigan State's versatile guard Kennedy Blair, and Vanderbilt's high-scoring guard Mikayla Blakes.
- Other notable players to watch are Ohio State's speedy guard Jaloni Cambridge, Oklahoma freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez with impressive shooting range, and Iowa State's joyful and skilled center Audi Crooks.
- UConn's graduate senior guard Azzi Fudd and sophomore forward Sarah Strong lead a strong Huskies team
