1. Caitlin Clark, Iowa
G | 6-foot | junior | Previous: 12022-23 stats: 26.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 8.6 APG
Clark's passing (24 assists) has been as much of a key to Iowa's two NCAA tournament victories as her scoring (48 points). After cruising against SE Louisiana in the first round, the Hawkeyes were tested by Georgia's defense. Clark was able to keep her cool against the Lady Bulldogs even when things got tense, scoring the last six points in a 74-66 victory. This will be her second Sweet 16 appearance; the other was in her freshman season. -- Voepel
14. Monika Czinano, Iowa
F/C | 6-foot-3 | senior | Previous: 192022-23 stats:17.5 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 67.5% FG
We first think of Czinano's ultra-reliable offense in the paint, and it's been excellent: She made 19 of 28 shots in the early rounds for a combined 42 points. But against the size of Georgia inside during the Hawkeyes' second-round win, Czinano also had to come up big defensively. She had nine rebounds and two steals, with both of those coming in the final three minutes. -- Voepel
19. Gabbie Marshall, Iowa
G | 5-foot-9 | senior | Previous: NR2022-23 stats: 6.0 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 38.2% 3FG
Marshall's season-long averages don't stand out, but her performance in March does. In Iowa's five games this month, in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments, Marshall is averaging 11.8 points and has made 20 of 39 shots from behind the arc (51.3%). Marshall, also Iowa's best perimeter defender, picked the best time to get hot offensively. -- Voepel
Women's Sweet 16's top 25 players: Reese up, Boston down and Clark still No. 1
The season is over for some of the country's top players, while other stars have stepped up in March Madness. This means a lot of new faces and movement in our updated rankings.
