The DII women’s basketball season is almost here. Minnesota State is well armed with talent and experience and will be looking to defend its crown. However, there are many other programs ready to make their charge to Pittsburgh for the 2025 DII Women’s Elite Eight.
The bracket, of course, will have 64 teams champing at the bit trying to claim their spot in the final eight. This is not a comprehensive preview of each of those teams; however, it does take a look at some familiar faces and a few surprises that, well, should not be that much of a surprise come March.
DII WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HUB
Here’s a look at some teams you should be watching right out of the gate.
The usual suspects
Minnesota State. Well, duh. The Mavs came out of one of the toughest regions in the bracket as the No. 7 seed, toppled No. 2 Missouri Western in the first round and then took down No. 3 Fort Hays State and No. 1 Southern Nazarene, all in dominant fashion, to reach the Elite Eight and then win the whole thing. They also won their first-ever NSIC conference tournament. Six players that averaged double-digit minutes are back, including Natalie Bremer and Destinee Bursch, who were second and third on the team in scoring a year ago. There is plenty of experience back that is thirsty for a…
