Matchup difficulty will vary for each team in each remaining round, but, ultimately, they all have to win four more games to accomplish their goal. So ignoring difficulty of path, I ranked the 16 remaining NCAAW Tournament teams based on who has the best chance of beating any of the other 15 right now. Here’s my list:
Miami really got going when it beat North Carolina and Virginia Tech in back-to-back games on Jan. 5 and Jan. 8. But when you look at the rest of the Hurricanes’ wins, losses and close calls, it’s not a very impressive resume, which is why they are a No. 9 seed. Haley Cavinder leads the way with 12.6 points per game on 41 percent shooting from downtown, while second-round hero Destiny Harden adds 12.1 points per game. Miami is an ACC team and has proven a lot by beating Indiana, but it’s hard to see the Hurricanes going all the way. At least they face a Big East team in Villanova in the Sweet Sixteen, and a non-Power 5 school is always vulnerable.
No single star has stood out for Ole Miss in the tournament, and throughout the season there hasn’t really been one either. It’s been the duo of Angel Baker and Madison Scott leading the way. They are a very good star tandem with a lot of talent, and remember, this team comes from the SEC and took…
