The NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 and Elite Eight weekend tips off this Friday at 2:30 p.m. ET, leading into four days of high-stakes matchups from which only four teams will emerge victorious.
We’ve got you covered with picks, projections and power rankings for all the remaining teams going into the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. But what if you’re new to women’s college basketball? Just tuning in for the first time? Or maybe you know big names like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and you’ve watched a few games — but you’re not totally sure which players to really pay attention to, or which rivalries might turn into upsets, or what to watch for over the weekend’s games.
If that sounds like you: Here is your guide. We put together a quick, fun Q&A with one of our women’s college basketball experts, Ben Pickman. He’ll answer our burning questions about women’s hoops’ top stars, key matchups and biggest “what ifs” going into the Sweet 16.
Let’s get into it!
We should probably start with Caitlin Clark. If someone is tuning in to watch her for the first time, which other players on Iowa should make us take notice? In maybe more relatable terms — who is Caitlin Clark’s Scottie Pippen?
Ben: During the Hawkeyes’ run to the Final Four last year, Clark had a clear…
