March Madness if officially underway and it’s time for star players to shine on the biggest stage. A lot of talent is competing for this year’s women’s basketball trophy, but some players have been proving themselves all season and are hungry to lead their team to the ultimate success.
A lot of players could’ve qualified for this list, but the ones chosen have been huge difference makers on their rosters. Here are the top two most impactful players in each region:
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Aliyah Boston (F/C, South Carolina)
Last season’s Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the year is just as talented as ever, even if her stats are not as eye-popping on paper. She lifted her team to the national title last year as the leader in scoring, rebounds, blocks and steals. This year she averages a more quiet, by her standards, 13.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and two blocks per game, but that’s because her team is sharing more of the responsibility, and also because opponents know they must double or triple-team her.
Boston swept the SEC Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards for the second season in a row. She was also named an AP All-American for the third consecutive year. She is still the same player that can be…
