With just four teams standing in the NCAA tournament, Sarah Strong remains the top-ranked player as UConn advances to their 25th Final Four. The sophomore sensation has been No. 1 since preseason and aims to follow in Breanna Stewart's footsteps with four national championships. South Carolina's balanced attack has five players in the top 15, while Texas and UCLA each feature a top-five performer in Madison Booker and Lauren Betts.

Strong's defensive prowess was instrumental in UConn's regional run, totaling 10 steals, five blocks and 16 defensive rebounds. Booker earned regional most outstanding player honors, averaging 22.5 points and 8.8 rebounds through four tournament games. UCLA's Betts continues her dominant tournament performance, averaging 24 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks while becoming the program's all-time leader in career blocks.

South Carolina's depth proved critical in their tournament march, with Joyce Edwards leading the Gamecocks' offensive charge. The Final Four tips off Friday on ESPN, with Sunday's championship game airing on ABC, as these 15 elite players compete for the ultimate prize in women's college basketball.