Five athletes revolutionizing women’s sports, igniting change globally

The NCAA basketball tournament in March was huge this year, especially for women’s teams. South Carolina won the women’s championship, and UConn won the men’s. But what’s really exciting is that the women’s games got even more attention than the men’s. This hasn’t happened before!

Here are some of the awesome players who made this year’s tournament so special:

Caitlin Clark: She’s a star player who broke lots of records and inspired people all over the country. Even though her team didn’t win, she’s still one of the best players in women’s college basketball.
Angel Reese: She’s known for her style on and off the court. Despite some rumors, she’s shown that girls can play ball while looking fabulous.
Juju Watkins: She’s a young player who’s already making a big impact. People are excited to see what she’ll do next season.
Paige Bueckers: She’s a favorite to watch, especially for UConn fans like me. She came back strong after an injury and led her team to the Final Four. Plus, she’s a TikTok star!
South Carolina Gamecocks: They had a perfect season and won the championship. Led by their coach Dawn Staley, they showed everyone what they’re made of.

This year’s tournament was amazing, and there’s so much to look forward to next season. Women’s basketball is getting more attention and recognition, and that’s something to celebrate!

Repurposed article originally published in Her Campus