Only 16 teams are still dancing in the 2023 NCAA Tournament after a second round that had plenty of surprises, including two No. 1 seeds — Stanford and Indiana — failing to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1998.
As the tournament continues, it’s only fair to take a look at the squads remaining and reevaluate their chances of winning the national championship. Can anyone stop South Carolina? That question still doesn’t have an answer because the Gamecocks have dominated, just like everyone expected. Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes have also lived up to the hype.
However, others teams such as Ole Miss and Miami are making a lot of noise and are reminding everyone that March is a fun month for underdogs.
Now, here’s a complete reranking of the 16 remaining teams in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament:
1. South Carolina Gamecocks
The defending champions are riding a 40-game winning streak dating back to last season. They were strong defensively last year and relied a lot on Aliyah Boston. However, they’ve gotten even better this year as their offense became more consistent and — even though Boston as good as ever — the team is now sharing more of the responsibilities….
