Kamilla Cardoso is the Best Big in the country. offensively and defensively. This girl will be a star at the next level and will be even more dominate.
I know when it comes to Clark everyone is hesitant to recognize because the media did not do any favors to her with the overexposure, but think about that for a second, her 4 years in college she always has been in the top 5 in both scoring and assists. She´s the ONLY D-I player in the top 5 for both, that´s insane! And she´s blessed to not have any serious injury and she played EVERY game for Iowa since 2021. Anyway, maybe in 3 years people will forget about her hype and call Juju and Hannah the best but while this does not happen yet, just let us enjoy her last year in Iowa.
Paige wasn’t guarding Rori Nika Muhl and KK Arnold were She also wasn’t the main defender on Rice either or Rivers either. Paige has guarded most 4’s the entire season. Also, Caitlin doesn’t play defense at all and you have her first.
I’d put Aaliyah Edwards over Iriafen. She wouldn’t be averaging those numbers if she wasn’t playing next to Brink. Edwards is averaging 18 points 9.5 rebounds on 60% shooting from the floor as the lone post player on the floor most of the time!!
@@maxpower247 Its not harder; it's run and gun vs defense, The ratings are showing bias not stats. It's not about the quality of conference its about the numbers. Edwards played 9 non-conference teams this year and still generated great numbers and never missed a game until the BiG East tournament. Some of the West coast teams who style of playing can be locked down by East Coast defense as evident when Creightin took down a #4 and #1 teams to get to the elite 8 2 years ago in tournament.
I agree 100 percent...even in the toughest games when Uconn got the crap kicked out of them Edwards still produced...she is a double double machine...extremely efficient..
I have no complaints. I want to highlight couple of things that I've enjoyed most about Brink and Iriafen. They both are excellent at sealing of their opponents in the post and they do it effortlessly. I feel that is a skill that usually gets overlooked but following the of basketball I can that it is harder than it looks. I also like how the two of them can get the ball in the post and make plays for their teammates. Every game I've watched them play I noticed that they always have their heads up and are looking for their teammates. These are college players doing thing so early on that players at the next level are just now learning {yes I'm looking at you Embiid}.
I’m a Paige fan but would drop her a spot or 2. She has great advanced stats and efficiency but I was a bit disappointed with her lack of offensive aggressiveness and “take overness” in the big games. All the other players have had signature games or moments. I was kind of holding my breath all yr waiting for hers. Plus the big east was not strong so any good games she had there didn’t hold much weight for me. I’d like to see Amoore somewhere in there but then I’d have to take someone off the list which is tough. Again excellent analysis!
I liked the comparison of Clark-Mahomes. Interestingly, this will be the first time ever there are repeat NPOYs in both men's/women's BB. This is primarily because Edey will be just the 2nd repeat men's winner (Clark will be the 6th WBB player to repeat). Repeating as a POY is tough because people start the season discussing all of the people who could challenge for the award, and human nature is to look for something different. Thus, you have to overcome the enigma and often have to perform even better than you did the year before.
The disrespect of this list. To not have Rickea Jackson in the top 6 with Angel and Pili top 6 as well is ridiculous. But you put Kiki on this list? Nope, def can’t take you serious about wbb.
And I like KiKi but this list was made before the tourney based upon play for the season. Everybody knows you ball out more in the tourney because the stakes are higher. So yes, still stand by what I said 3 weeks ago.
@@OctaviaEVance-hs6es Kiki has been doing this all year. Teams leading scorer over cam brink, first team pac 12, pac 12 most improved, all American HM. she’s been like this but playing with the best big in the country means less recognition
Great list. I’m laughing at the angry Angel Reese fans but I thought you provided some valid points. I might move her up 1 spot but definitely not more than that. Can’t wait to see what these players do come tournament time 💯
It’s just an opinion but Angel is not even the best player on her team. Williams and Morrow both are better and also F Johnson. Angel a good player but I really don’t believe she’s top 10 realistically. That’s just my opinion
#8? WTF! because she rebounds her own miss? Isn’t that what your taught to do, follow your shot from a young age! There is no one in the country doing what angel is doing playing out of position. No one out playing angel! She has carried her team when no one else shows up. She’s being hitting jumpers all year! But you fail to mention m, if you even watch the games. Angel is top 3!
There’s times where Angel Reese gets 2-3 rebounds from catching her own misses. So of course she’s going to average more rebounds than a post player who makes it the first time. She had the worst FG% out of every post player I’ve had on this list, and many of them shoot a lot more jumpshots. Why would I bring up Angel Reese carrying against unranked SEC teams? If she carried against Colorado and SC, that would be a different story.
@@maxpower247 how can you hold her rebounding her own shots against her, is she not supposed to rebound it? Thats part of the game, thats like saying juju or Clark get to shoot 30 times a game thats why they score so much. shes around the 50% fg! She’s playing out of position as well and still putting up great numbers against bigger post! She put up good numbers against South Carolina (best defense)and held Cardozo to 6 points other 5 came from freshman guarding her. She dominated kitley too. She would’ve had 20$13 on South Carolina if it wasn’t for foul trouble. If she was playing the 4 she would avg 25&15
Catching her own rebounds is what she is supposed to do. Most people can't do this. Seriously, when you've made up your mind about how you want to rank, you will find a way to justify it. Even if it's idiodic.
@breakthroughnow isn't AR supposed to make the shot the first time? She shooting from under the basket and missed alot compared to other post players.
If it was up to SC fans they'd have the top 10 coming from their team, that's what happens when a team wins a couple of titles. WE MUST HAVE ALL THE BEST PLAYERS! SC is the best team without a doubt, it's a good thing basketball is a team sport. That's why some of the players mentioned will never win a title, Great teams win titles, period.
I'm okay with your list, but how do you leave off Madison Booker of Texas off this list? She is not only the Co-Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year in the Big 12, she is literally a 6'1" wing player playing point guard for one of the best teams in the country. She had to take over the point guard duties when do-everything point guard Rori Harmon went down for the year with a torn ACL. I'm not sure if you've even watched her play, but you should. She's a beast. Her midrange game is on point and she plays at her own pace. Teams know what she's going to do, and they still can't stop her. I do seem to notice that you're always talking about Hannah Hidalgo, JuJu Watkins, MiLaysia Fulwiley, and Mikaylah Williams but you never give Madison Booker any love. All of those talented freshmen played for USA basketball and won gold last summer. And guess what? Madison Booker was a starter on that team. So, give her a shot out and don't be so biased because you haven't seen somebody play.
You have to be kidding me if you think that Hidalgo is a PG than Raven Johnson!?! Plus two Stanford players in your top ten. You should have done more research!
@@anthonytaylor7928 go back and look at that Notre Dame vs SC and see how many points Hidalgo had against Raven. Hidalgo a better scorer, Raven see the floor and rebound better and defensively they pretty close as far as on ball d. HH avg bout 4 steals a game so overall defensively she take that nod too.
You did a great job on Pili. You pointed out her bad games like the last game of the season. She was feast or famine the last quarter of the season. Just how you mentioned Coaches didn’t play their best players in garbage time, not true for Pili. Many games she piled on points during garbage time. She was at 31 minutes a game this yr. What’s crazy is I love pulling for her but man she looked bad a lot the last half of the season. She seemed much quicker in the SC game than the rest of the year
I won’t quibble with the list. There are a lot of great players where a valid argument can be made that they are Top 10. That speaks to the quality of women’s college basketball right now. I will leave you with two words though - Madison Booker.
Do you think Iriafin and Reese are better than Edwards? Just curious haven’t been able to see much of Iriafin because of pac 12 network so not sure if she is someone who’s been quietly dominating.
Ever heard of Madison Booker? All she did was, as a true freshman, step out of her natural forward position and take over PG duties when All-American Rori Harmon was lost for the season to ACL injury. Oh... and along the way led the team in scoring and earned Big 12 POY, FOY, and Tournament MVP. LOL what a joke.
The only spot I disagree with is Paige. Her stats come against a weak conference. As you said, she falls off against top-tier competition. Probably around 7 is where I would put her. But a pretty good list and breakdown of each pick.
you aren’t far off because the big east isn’t competitive at all. But if we looked at her stats against ranked teams, the big east ranked teams not included, she averages 22.2 PPG on 51.1% shooting. which is pretty good. Respect your opinion
Somehow, this narrative that Paige shrinks against top tier competition just hangs around. Let’s remember how long she was out recovering from her injuries. Just because a player returns doesn’t imply they are completely back. It takes time. A second consideration in coming back is that Paige had to learn a new position. Up until this season, she’s played the point and like Caitlin Clark, always had the ball in her hands. Coupled with missing over 18 months, playing a new position and trying to incorporate 2 freshmen in the lineup guaranteed hiccups. She’s led her team to two Final Fours. Her palmares is littered with top performances. If you watched her during the Big East tourney, she’s ready to reintroduce herself on the national scene. So, let’s see what all the haters have to say after the Big Dance.
@brianmchugh3757 Paige is a baller for sure. She is still in my top 10. She's just not back to pre-injury form imo. With the best win being #23 Louisville at home, #7 is where I have her.
@@Roadkill515 I feel you are missing the big picture. This UConn team is not as talented as the other top tier teams. SC, ND, Texas, UCLA and others have more size, depth and overall talent compared to UConn. Paige’s stats are better than almost anyone’s when you compare efficiency, not turning the ball over, shooting %, court awareness, positional defense, etc. JuJu, while a tremendous talent is shooting a tad better than 40% & averaging more turnovers than assists. Paige doesn’t pad her stats against lower tier teams, letting others get involved. She’s taken more than 20 shots in only 2 games. All I will say, is wait for the tournament. Then, after an offseason where her body will recover and she can concentrate on improving her game, she’ll be in the running for NPOY and will be the #1 pick in the WNBA. Having her at 7 is a joke. She is the most skilled offensive player in the country & that includes Caitlin Clark. Clark does a number if things amazingly well, but her all-around game doesn’t compare to Bueckers. Paige can go to the basket with either hand, she can post up effectively, has an amazing pull-up jumper, a mid-range game, can shoot off the dribble, catch and shoot, etc. No other player listed in the video can do all of these now, or as of yet in the freshmen cases.
Great list. I think Rickea has to be on that list. I too love Kiki and as an Oregon State fan I experienced her ability to do the right thing in the right moment and mess you up, but...still...she might be there at 11.
As a UCONN fan I have watched a lot of Paige this year. The criticism of her stats against high ranked teams is justified but the lack of other UCONN talent is partially responsible. Good teams load up on her and other than Edwards there is no help or threat. Playing 2 on 5 this year has hurt her production against top 10. She has also played most of the year at the 4 and leads the team in blocks. Even Iowa's overall talent is better than UCONN and UCONN is only ranked 10 because they will draw a full house during the first weekend. Hannah and Juju are phenominal freshman. Love this year in NCAA WBB.
How does one judge talent? Clearly the rankings by recruiting class are not perfect, but they are indicative. In that regard, Connecticut puts multiple players on the floor who were ranked in the top 20 of their HS class. So do South Carolina, LSU, and others. This is why your contention that Iowa is more talented than Connecticut baffles me. Iowa exactly one player who was ranked in the top 40 of their HS class. That player is Caitlin Clark, who was #4 in the same year that Paige Bueckers as #1.
The criticism against Paige isn’t justified. Those games against Rivers, Rice, and Harmon came in the first 7 games of the season. Paige put up 30 against UCLA & 27 against NC St. How is that not showing up? In the game against Texas, she has publicly admitted that she was mentally down. UConn had a murderer’s row of an early season schedule & given the injury turmoil, wasn’t ready for that level of comp. Each of the players that supposedly outplayed Paige in the 5 losses had their best games of the season. River’s hasn’t approached that level, Rice hasn’t score as effectively since, Harmon played her best game ever, Hidalgo was allowed to do anything she wanted against UConn’s porous defense, and Pao-Pao hasn’t shot as well from 3-pt land since the UConn game. Let’s see if UConn can meet Ohio St in the Sweet Sixteen again and compare having her in the lineup this year to last. If they happen to make it to the Elite Eight, she’ll be more than ready for a potential match-up with USC & JuJu.
Whenever I read someone bemoaning "the lack of other UCONN talent" this year, I cannot help but laugh. Yes, Connecticut has had more than their fair share of injuries. Yes, the number of available scholarship players is reduced. But every one of the players who played in the Big East Championship game was either ranked in the top 50 of their high school senior class (#1, 5, 6, 15, 41) or an international player of comparable ranking. So how does Connecticut lack talent? Compare that to Iowa, which has only two starters ranked in the top 50 of their high school class: Clark (#4) and Steulke (#45).
@@RichardII_Lionheart I feel there is a bit of misunderstanding. There’s no argument that on paper, UConn gets top recruits. However, rankings don’t always correlate to talent on the court in college. I think it is fair to say that a number of UConn players may have been overhyped. UConn is historically accustomed to having 1 or 2 of the best players in the country on its roster, but if you look at this team’s talent next to some of the top 10 teams, from a talent perspective, UConn trails. Paige has to play the power forward spot because there’s no one else and she’s only 5’11. Throw in 4 freshmen in its 7-man rotation, this wasn’t the team envisioned in the preseason. You mentioned Iowa’s talent level. Their players, for the most part, are not top 30 recruits, Caitlin Clark being the exception. However, Hannah Stuelke is as talented as any player in the country. Kate Martin might be one of the most underrated players in the country & she and Gabby Marshall are both 5th year players. The major factor in Iowa’s favor is the continuity & cohesiveness of the team. SC has the complete package of talent, size, depth and coaching. One of the keys that allowed UConn to reign for so long was the edge in coaching combined with a superstar player or 2. In the last 10 years, women’s basketball has benefitted from more resources, better coaching and talent spread around the country. The closest team to a dynasty at the moment is SC, and even they are not invincible. If UConn can have an injury-free season next year, there should be no excuse with Paige & Azzi Fudd returning, coupled with 2 incoming recruits and a group of players coming off the injured list. Look for Paige to be back at superstar level next season.
Is the commentary on this video AI generated? I was interested in seeing this video but the commentary was tough to get through. No emotion or excitement and monotone.
As a retired girls coach for over 35 years I like what your doing but some twinkling can be done, Good for you I’ve always wanted to do something also but . Be Easy and Stay Strong ok
@maxpower247 you’re an angel reese hater. She makes her team better even if she does lack a jump shot. She should definitely be top 5. She plays the game with ease.
He happens to be right she's not that good and if you don't see that just check out the WNBA draft and see where she gets drafted no one really respects her game no one really respects her she's definitely not that good and lucky to even be at number 8 which is probably where she would get drafted if she's lucky to get drafted that high
Reese is slightly above average... she had to leave her home state commitment just to win... the best players make everyone around them better..... she doesn't... not at all... from her fake hair nails and lashes to her bad attitude and then playing the victim. She is far from great and wouldnt have won shit without a stacked deck.... we know ypu love ghetto fabulous barbie..... but stop seriously.
Wrong i agree with him. Reese has many weaknesses. all top 5 players ALL have jumpshots and could go to the rim. Reese lacks a jumpshot. if anything he forgot rickea jackson who is better than Angel Reese. Rickea will go 2nd in the draft
@@maxpower247fulwiley will give caitlin and paige that work right now. Fulwiley doesn't need screens to score . Paige is slow, mainly because of injuries. Clark doesn't have a chance trying to guard fulwiley.
Some of your picks only that player as elite player on that team and others have one or more... The only ones get to do more work and stand out more... Others want to make the whole improve.......
Can't disagree from few games i watched because of her i had watch and compare her with the other top college teams. Which means nothing but, i stop watch the NBA flop a round toddler ball a few year after super teams started. Player dribble actually play through contact and post up against a defender without whiplash and flopping on floor
I don't know about anyone else but, I have a problem with how the women's basketball teams are judged. Men's sport games are judged by those who continue in the games and win the championship or the super bowl, then they receive a trophy and receive a ring. Those that wins to the end, receive a trophy or receive a ring. They are called the greatest players on the men's sports team. What happened with this case. Clark is labeled the greatest player but yet she doesn't have a trophy or a ring. So clark doesn't need to win all the games, win a championship, trophy or a ring to be greater? If Clark was black, would this man say the same. I don't think so. 🤔 Too much favoritism in this world. ✌️
Juju Watkins the best player by a mile loool. She can do what CC do and wayyyyy mooore. More athletic better handles better defender better scorer only thing Clarck does better is passing for the moment cos if you talk potential juju will be the Mj of wnba and CC is Reggie Jackson. But we'll find out
Having watched about 25 Juju games, here is my assessment. Her package of skills, height, athleticism, drive, and competitiveness is Jordanesque. She is the greatest female player I have ever seen. And I grew up close to where Cheryl Miller played. Diana Taurasi is the greatest female player in history. Followed by Maya Moore, Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie and Tina Charles. Great but not exactly murderers row. Juju Watkins is better than all of them by a good margin. She is the Michael Jordan of Basketball. All of it. Nikola Jokic is phenomenal. At best he's the 17th greatest player in history once the smoke clears. Juju is the best in history now. She is 1984 Michael Jordan. Barely getting started, but even Bird and Magic said, "I haven't seen anything like THAT". Her weaknesses can easily be smoothed out with experience (Or a coach worth a damn. DO NOT get me started on Cheerleader Gottlieb). At this point Juju's defense FAR EXCEEDS her offense. A player that gifted should be shooting 55% from the field and 40% from 3 - triple teams be damned. The girl is 6'2". Once she does these 3 things, they should name the CPOY Award after her: 1. Post up AT LEAST 12 times a game. I did a 6 minute video on ONE of her post ups. It was highly effective. She'll be routinely matched up against smaller players and the defense will be at her mercy. 2. Shoot spot up jumpers when given. USC works hard to screen, cut, and create space for Juju only to have her recieve the pass and hold it for something better. It's like BRUH?? Shoot the shot we gave you! 3. Move without the ball, at least on half the possessions. It keeps eyes on her. When she's stationary the defense plays 4 1/2 on 4 and it makes it really difficult for would be capable scorers like Padilla, Forbes, and Marshall. A simple cut or run of the baseline would render the defense playing 2 1/2 on 4 and nearly helpless. Example, tonight vs. Arizona, Rayah Marshall was under the basket with the ball. Juju ran from the baseline to the top of the key. 3 players followed her, including Marshall's defender, and it was an easy score. Imagine exploiting that phenomenon for an entire game. Again, she's a world class talent, but her defense far exceeds her offensive capabilities and that should not be the case.
There are no Jordans in basketball.All of it.Go back and watch 25 Jordan games.I've never seen a bssketball player put more effort into their craft regardless of score,opponent or circumstance.People get enamored stats but what always impressed me about MJ is his absolute effort win.Up 20 or down 20,his goal was to kick your ass.By the time he got to Washington he had destroyed his back but till then,no equal.
I understand why the Sparks would make that trade. I just don't think Indiana would do it. They are already selling a lot of tickets just on the belief Clark will go to Indiana.
Good topic BUT SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ON EACH SLOT THUS HARD TO WATCH NEED TO SHORTEN EACH SLOT TO ABOUT 20 SECONDS TO MAINTAIN VIEWERS ATTENTION (I MADE IT TO SLOT # BEFORE EXITING WAY TO MUCH TIME SPENT ON EACH SLOT
ESPN opinion makes it true she’s top ten. Maybe they are right but In my opinion she’s not. She’s not even the best player on her team. Hopefully she will get there I’ll be watching and pulling for her.
Haven't watch a real game in years i enjoyed and never once watched women's college or any college for that matter im 40 and used to play highschool ball basketball most enjoyable time to watch ❤ maybe its time to replace NBA keep it and dont go woke the male fans dont watch woke and thats their only profitable market. Play hard
I'm shocked you had Angel Reese on your list at all seeing how her pro prospects are shot to hell by playing out of position and looking terrible doing it. She is being judged by how well she does with her back to the basket against post players 3 to four inches taller not her same size. She had a much better year last season when she was at the 4 playing with a legit post player. Angel would have had a better career and been prepared for the pros had she stayed at Maryland IMO. Her game was on point her sophomore year and from the elbows she bossed up Boston and Cardova in their match up in December of 2022. It was a perfect picture of Reese's pro potential if she could have developed from the 4. I know she left Maryland because she didn't want to get stuck at the 5 but she wind up playing the 5 in her senior year anyway further placing her face up game in the rear view mirror looking under developed. Her jumper on high school was just fine. Mulkey made promises to players she didn't keep and Reese not playing the 4 has damaged her draft stock costing her a deserved opportunity. Anesia Morrow was supposed to play the 3 she's at the four next year she gonna be in the same boat. Only promise Mulkey kept was to HVL she gave her plenty time at the PG through the growing pains. You do good analysis at least you not coming with that she's overrated nonsense with no bonafide assessment or thought provoking analysis 😊
Bra no rickea Jackson ? You got the dumbest opinion of a top 10 list I ever heard Paige backers shouldn’t have made the list especially off injury South Carolina locked her up
Kamilla Cardoso is the Best Big in the country. offensively and defensively. This girl will be a star at the next level and will be even more dominate.
Rickea Jackson & Aliyah Edwards most definitely belong on every top 10 list... But respect to your opinion.
I know when it comes to Clark everyone is hesitant to recognize because the media did not do any favors to her with the overexposure, but think about that for a second, her 4 years in college she always has been in the top 5 in both scoring and assists.
She´s the ONLY D-I player in the top 5 for both, that´s insane! And she´s blessed to not have any serious injury and she played EVERY game for Iowa since 2021.
Anyway, maybe in 3 years people will forget about her hype and call Juju and Hannah the best but while this does not happen yet, just let us enjoy her last year in Iowa.
paige the best all around player in college basketball
It is Caitlin and Paige, and then the rest. It isn't even close.
Aneesah not being on this list is crazy. I’d even put her above Angel Reese.
And it’s time to put some respect on rickea name! She definitely top 10! Shes a pro!
Personally, I like Aaliah Edwards better than Angel Reese.
I agree with you. I also think that Angel Reese may struggle a bit at the next level with that steel rod in her leg as it limits her lift.
Really ??? I don’t see how you can do a Top 10 and not include Rickea Jackson from Tennessee 🤷🏻🤦🏻♂️
Paige wasn’t guarding Rori Nika Muhl and KK Arnold were
She also wasn’t the main defender on Rice either or Rivers either.
Paige has guarded most 4’s the entire season.
Also, Caitlin doesn’t play defense at all and you have her first.
Paige guarded Madison Booker. She went off in that game too 😎🤘🏽
I’d put Aaliyah Edwards over Iriafen. She wouldn’t be averaging those numbers if she wasn’t playing next to Brink. Edwards is averaging 18 points 9.5 rebounds on 60% shooting from the floor as the lone post player on the floor most of the time!!
That’s true but Pac 12 competition is significantly harder than the big East.
@@maxpower247 Its not harder; it's run and gun vs defense, The ratings are showing bias not stats.
It's not about the quality of conference its about the numbers. Edwards played 9 non-conference teams this year and still generated great numbers and never missed a game until the BiG East tournament. Some of the West coast teams who style of playing can be locked down by East Coast defense as evident when Creightin took down a #4 and #1 teams to get to the elite 8 2 years ago in tournament.
I agree 100 percent...even in the toughest games when Uconn got the crap kicked out of them Edwards still produced...she is a double double machine...extremely efficient..
I have no complaints. I want to highlight couple of things that I've enjoyed most about Brink and Iriafen. They both are excellent at sealing of their opponents in the post and they do it effortlessly. I feel that is a skill that usually gets overlooked but following the of basketball I can that it is harder than it looks. I also like how the two of them can get the ball in the post and make plays for their teammates. Every game I've watched them play I noticed that they always have their heads up and are looking for their teammates. These are college players doing thing so early on that players at the next level are just now learning {yes I'm looking at you Embiid}.
You lost me with PB at #5...
I'm glad to see Liz Kitley here.😊
Great analysis! I agree with your list and how you determined this ranking.
Rickea Jackson deserves to not just be on this list but in the to 5 . She can score on all levels. An can defend .
Great job on this list! Mine would be little different but I really appreciate the rationale behind your arguments.
Appreciate it! Who is someone you would include/take out?
I’m a Paige fan but would drop her a spot or 2. She has great advanced stats and efficiency but I was a bit disappointed with her lack of offensive aggressiveness and “take overness” in the big games. All the other players have had signature games or moments. I was kind of holding my breath all yr waiting for hers. Plus the big east was not strong so any good games she had there didn’t hold much weight for me.
I’d like to see Amoore somewhere in there but then I’d have to take someone off the list which is tough. Again excellent analysis!
No Madison Booker???? Wow!!!!
I liked the comparison of Clark-Mahomes. Interestingly, this will be the first time ever there are repeat NPOYs in both men's/women's BB. This is primarily because Edey will be just the 2nd repeat men's winner (Clark will be the 6th WBB player to repeat). Repeating as a POY is tough because people start the season discussing all of the people who could challenge for the award, and human nature is to look for something different. Thus, you have to overcome the enigma and often have to perform even better than you did the year before.
The disrespect of this list. To not have Rickea Jackson in the top 6 with Angel and Pili top 6 as well is ridiculous. But you put Kiki on this list? Nope, def can’t take you serious about wbb.
You still think that after tonight?
@@jeffreyokogbaa7192 still
And I like KiKi but this list was made before the tourney based upon play for the season. Everybody knows you ball out more in the tourney because the stakes are higher. So yes, still stand by what I said 3 weeks ago.
@@OctaviaEVance-hs6es Kiki has been doing this all year. Teams leading scorer over cam brink, first team pac 12, pac 12 most improved, all American HM. she’s been like this but playing with the best big in the country means less recognition
I said the same thing!!!
I mostly agree with your picks but somebody has to be scratched out for Aaliyah Edwards. She will go top 5 to the WNBA!
She's definitely better than Angel Reese hands down
Great list. I’m laughing at the angry Angel Reese fans but I thought you provided some valid points. I might move her up 1 spot but definitely not more than that. Can’t wait to see what these players do come tournament time 💯
It’s just an opinion but Angel is not even the best player on her team. Williams and Morrow both are better and also F Johnson. Angel a good player but I really don’t believe she’s top 10 realistically. That’s just my opinion
I agree with your assessment of angel I would not put her in the top 10 either
Alissa Pili is definitely top 10..and not 10
#8? WTF! because she rebounds her own miss? Isn’t that what your taught to do, follow your shot from a young age! There is no one in the country doing what angel is doing playing out of position. No one out playing angel! She has carried her team when no one else shows up. She’s being hitting jumpers all year! But you fail to mention m, if you even watch the games. Angel is top 3!
There’s times where Angel Reese gets 2-3 rebounds from catching her own misses. So of course she’s going to average more rebounds than a post player who makes it the first time. She had the worst FG% out of every post player I’ve had on this list, and many of them shoot a lot more jumpshots.
Why would I bring up Angel Reese carrying against unranked SEC teams? If she carried against Colorado and SC, that would be a different story.
@@maxpower247 dude reese ate on south Carolina had she not fouled out could of beatten south Carolina...
@@maxpower247 how can you hold her rebounding her own shots against her, is she not supposed to rebound it? Thats part of the game, thats like saying juju or Clark get to shoot 30 times a game thats why they score so much.
shes around the 50% fg! She’s playing out of position as well and still putting up great numbers against bigger post! She put up good numbers against South Carolina (best defense)and held Cardozo to 6 points other 5 came from freshman guarding her. She dominated kitley too. She would’ve had 20$13 on South Carolina if it wasn’t for foul trouble. If she was playing the 4 she would avg 25&15
Catching her own rebounds is what she is supposed to do. Most people can't do this. Seriously, when you've made up your mind about how you want to rank, you will find a way to justify it. Even if it's idiodic.
@breakthroughnow isn't AR supposed to make the shot the first time? She shooting from under the basket and missed alot compared to other post players.
Aneesah Morrow definitely should be on this list
agree 💯
I agree with your list. Another great player I saw this year was Jaylyn Sherrod, very quick.
If it was up to SC fans they'd have the top 10 coming from their team, that's what happens when a team wins a couple of titles. WE MUST HAVE ALL THE BEST PLAYERS! SC is the best team without a doubt, it's a good thing basketball is a team sport. That's why some of the players mentioned will never win a title, Great teams win titles, period.
what do you think about dyaisha fair?
I'm okay with your list, but how do you leave off Madison Booker of Texas off this list? She is not only the Co-Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year in the Big 12, she is literally a 6'1" wing player playing point guard for one of the best teams in the country. She had to take over the point guard duties when do-everything point guard Rori Harmon went down for the year with a torn ACL. I'm not sure if you've even watched her play, but you should. She's a beast. Her midrange game is on point and she plays at her own pace. Teams know what she's going to do, and they still can't stop her. I do seem to notice that you're always talking about Hannah Hidalgo, JuJu Watkins, MiLaysia Fulwiley, and Mikaylah Williams but you never give Madison Booker any love. All of those talented freshmen played for USA basketball and won gold last summer. And guess what? Madison Booker was a starter on that team. So, give her a shot out and don't be so biased because you haven't seen somebody play.
I like how you showed a called “Charge” as a highlight for Hidalgo
Paige is the best. Period.
Good list. I prefer showing game avetages though instead of per 40. The women's game is in good hands.
Great list. Good call on excluding honorable mention. This video would be another half hour
You have to be kidding me if you think that Hidalgo is a PG than Raven Johnson!?! Plus two Stanford players in your top ten. You should have done more research!
Hildago can defend score rebound and see the floor better than raven and I'm saying this as a South Carolina fan
@@anthonytaylor7928you do. Or watch much WBB apparently!
Raven is not even close to Hannah. Put raven in on notre dame and there would not be as big of an impact as Hannah has had for her team.
I would actually put Hidalgo over JuJu based on overall off/def productivity this season.@@anthonytaylor7928
@@anthonytaylor7928 go back and look at that Notre Dame vs SC and see how many points Hidalgo had against Raven. Hidalgo a better scorer, Raven see the floor and rebound better and defensively they pretty close as far as on ball d. HH avg bout 4 steals a game so overall defensively she take that nod too.
You did a great job on Pili. You pointed out her bad games like the last game of the season. She was feast or famine the last quarter of the season. Just how you mentioned Coaches didn’t play their best players in garbage time, not true for Pili. Many games she piled on points during garbage time. She was at 31 minutes a game this yr.
What’s crazy is I love pulling for her but man she looked bad a lot the last half of the season. She seemed much quicker in the SC game than the rest of the year
I really enjoyed and appreciated this. More players are on my radar for the tourney now.
You have great content 👍👍👍👍👍
I won’t quibble with the list. There are a lot of great players where a valid argument can be made that they are Top 10. That speaks to the quality of women’s college basketball right now. I will leave you with two words though - Madison Booker.
My top 5 is completely identical with yours. Good list!
The way that Pili leans into her defender in the paint can be an issue. If you play her right you quite possibly might get her into foul trouble.
Audi Crooks of Iowa St. will be on this list next season.
Wow!! Now I understand why there wasn’t any honorable mentions. You missed Too Many other TOP 10s🤦🏾♂️☑️
Do you think Iriafin and Reese are better than Edwards? Just curious haven’t been able to see much of Iriafin because of pac 12 network so not sure if she is someone who’s been quietly dominating.
Edwards is above Reese on most major WNBA draft boards at present.
She's nowhere near as good as Edwards
Edwards 1000 percent belongs on this list....
Well....i respect your opinion but, Aliyah Edwards and Rickea Kackson, should have made it up there too, (in my opinion)
Ever heard of Madison Booker? All she did was, as a true freshman, step out of her natural forward position and take over PG duties when All-American Rori Harmon was lost for the season to ACL injury. Oh... and along the way led the team in scoring and earned Big 12 POY, FOY, and Tournament MVP.
LOL what a joke.
Hidalgo is a complete beast.
The only spot I disagree with is Paige.
Her stats come against a weak conference. As you said, she falls off against top-tier competition. Probably around 7 is where I would put her.
But a pretty good list and breakdown of each pick.
I think your reasoning is valid. And thank you
you aren’t far off because the big east isn’t competitive at all. But if we looked at her stats against ranked teams, the big east ranked teams not included, she averages 22.2 PPG on 51.1% shooting. which is pretty good. Respect your opinion
Somehow, this narrative that Paige shrinks against top tier competition just hangs around. Let’s remember how long she was out recovering from her injuries. Just because a player returns doesn’t imply they are completely back. It takes time. A second consideration in coming back is that Paige had to learn a new position. Up until this season, she’s played the point and like Caitlin Clark, always had the ball in her hands. Coupled with missing over 18 months, playing a new position and trying to incorporate 2 freshmen in the lineup guaranteed hiccups.
She’s led her team to two Final Fours. Her palmares is littered with top performances. If you watched her during the Big East tourney, she’s ready to reintroduce herself on the national scene. So, let’s see what all the haters have to say after the Big Dance.
@brianmchugh3757 Paige is a baller for sure. She is still in my top 10. She's just not back to pre-injury form imo. With the best win being #23 Louisville at home, #7 is where I have her.
@@Roadkill515 I feel you are missing the big picture. This UConn team is not as talented as the other top tier teams. SC, ND, Texas, UCLA and others have more size, depth and overall talent compared to UConn. Paige’s stats are better than almost anyone’s when you compare efficiency, not turning the ball over, shooting %, court awareness, positional defense, etc. JuJu, while a tremendous talent is shooting a tad better than 40% & averaging more turnovers than assists. Paige doesn’t pad her stats against lower tier teams, letting others get involved. She’s taken more than 20 shots in only 2 games.
All I will say, is wait for the tournament. Then, after an offseason where her body will recover and she can concentrate on improving her game, she’ll be in the running for NPOY and will be the #1 pick in the WNBA.
Having her at 7 is a joke. She is the most skilled offensive player in the country & that includes Caitlin Clark. Clark does a number if things amazingly well, but her all-around game doesn’t compare to Bueckers. Paige can go to the basket with either hand, she can post up effectively, has an amazing pull-up jumper, a mid-range game, can shoot off the dribble, catch and shoot, etc. No other player listed in the video can do all of these now, or as of yet in the freshmen cases.
Great list. I think Rickea has to be on that list. I too love Kiki and as an Oregon State fan I experienced her ability to do the right thing in the right moment and mess you up, but...still...she might be there at 11.
Whats your opinion on Raegan Beers? I think she could be on here over Pilli or Reese. If your list extended to 15 she would have been listed.
yeah no.
Reese is not that good just see where she goes in the WNBA draft
No Dyasia Fair???
Bro woman basketball has improved in skill like crazy
Angel at 8 is wild 😅
You missed Jackson who carried her team.
As a UCONN fan I have watched a lot of Paige this year. The criticism of her stats against high ranked teams is justified but the lack of other UCONN talent is partially responsible. Good teams load up on her and other than Edwards there is no help or threat. Playing 2 on 5 this year has hurt her production against top 10. She has also played most of the year at the 4 and leads the team in blocks. Even Iowa's overall talent is better than UCONN and UCONN is only ranked 10 because they will draw a full house during the first weekend. Hannah and Juju are phenominal freshman. Love this year in NCAA WBB.
How does one judge talent? Clearly the rankings by recruiting class are not perfect, but they are indicative. In that regard, Connecticut puts multiple players on the floor who were ranked in the top 20 of their HS class. So do South Carolina, LSU, and others. This is why your contention that Iowa is more talented than Connecticut baffles me. Iowa exactly one player who was ranked in the top 40 of their HS class. That player is Caitlin Clark, who was #4 in the same year that Paige Bueckers as #1.
The criticism against Paige isn’t justified. Those games against Rivers, Rice, and Harmon came in the first 7 games of the season. Paige put up 30 against UCLA & 27 against NC St. How is that not showing up? In the game against Texas, she has publicly admitted that she was mentally down. UConn had a murderer’s row of an early season schedule & given the injury turmoil, wasn’t ready for that level of comp.
Each of the players that supposedly outplayed Paige in the 5 losses had their best games of the season. River’s hasn’t approached that level, Rice hasn’t score as effectively since, Harmon played her best game ever, Hidalgo was allowed to do anything she wanted against UConn’s porous defense, and Pao-Pao hasn’t shot as well from 3-pt land since the UConn game.
Let’s see if UConn can meet Ohio St in the Sweet Sixteen again and compare having her in the lineup this year to last. If they happen to make it to the Elite Eight, she’ll be more than ready for a potential match-up with USC & JuJu.
She didn’t cover Harmon, Rice or Hidalgo.
Whenever I read someone bemoaning "the lack of other UCONN talent" this year, I cannot help but laugh. Yes, Connecticut has had more than their fair share of injuries. Yes, the number of available scholarship players is reduced. But every one of the players who played in the Big East Championship game was either ranked in the top 50 of their high school senior class (#1, 5, 6, 15, 41) or an international player of comparable ranking. So how does Connecticut lack talent? Compare that to Iowa, which has only two starters ranked in the top 50 of their high school class: Clark (#4) and Steulke (#45).
@@RichardII_Lionheart I feel there is a bit of misunderstanding. There’s no argument that on paper, UConn gets top recruits. However, rankings don’t always correlate to talent on the court in college. I think it is fair to say that a number of UConn players may have been overhyped. UConn is historically accustomed to having 1 or 2 of the best players in the country on its roster, but if you look at this team’s talent next to some of the top 10 teams, from a talent perspective, UConn trails. Paige has to play the power forward spot because there’s no one else and she’s only 5’11. Throw in 4 freshmen in its 7-man rotation, this wasn’t the team envisioned in the preseason.
You mentioned Iowa’s talent level. Their players, for the most part, are not top 30 recruits, Caitlin Clark being the exception. However, Hannah Stuelke is as talented as any player in the country. Kate Martin might be one of the most underrated players in the country & she and Gabby Marshall are both 5th year players. The major factor in Iowa’s favor is the continuity & cohesiveness of the team.
SC has the complete package of talent, size, depth and coaching. One of the keys that allowed UConn to reign for so long was the edge in coaching combined with a superstar player or 2. In the last 10 years, women’s basketball has benefitted from more resources, better coaching and talent spread around the country. The closest team to a dynasty at the moment is SC, and even they are not invincible.
If UConn can have an injury-free season next year, there should be no excuse with Paige & Azzi Fudd returning, coupled with 2 incoming recruits and a group of players coming off the injured list.
Look for Paige to be back at superstar level next season.
Whoever said; in the past, when you're white, you're right. That is so true.
Is the commentary on this video AI generated? I was interested in seeing this video but the commentary was tough to get through. No emotion or excitement and monotone.
As a retired girls coach for over 35 years I like what your doing but some twinkling can be done, Good for you I’ve always wanted to do something also but . Be Easy and Stay Strong ok
bro reese under brink?! u smoking!
Lol
Last time I checked Reese was a champion and who did they beat lol yeah let’s be real here
What about Crooks?
Cameron brink shouldn’t have made the list over rickea Jackson not ever some of the players you named are valid but your missing a lot of
@maxpower247 you’re an angel reese hater. She makes her team better even if she does lack a jump shot. She should definitely be top 5. She plays the game with ease.
He def hates on her as many chances as he gets. Once I saw her at 8 after disrespecting Pili at 10, I knew all I needed to know about him lol
He happens to be right she's not that good and if you don't see that just check out the WNBA draft and see where she gets drafted no one really respects her game no one really respects her she's definitely not that good and lucky to even be at number 8 which is probably where she would get drafted if she's lucky to get drafted that high
Reese is slightly above average... she had to leave her home state commitment just to win... the best players make everyone around them better..... she doesn't... not at all... from her fake hair nails and lashes to her bad attitude and then playing the victim. She is far from great and wouldnt have won shit without a stacked deck.... we know ypu love ghetto fabulous barbie..... but stop seriously.
The disrespect to Madison Booker…
Yea he went rogue on Angel Reese. Easily top 5
Wrong i agree with him. Reese has many weaknesses. all top 5 players ALL have jumpshots and could go to the rim. Reese lacks a jumpshot. if anything he forgot rickea jackson who is better than Angel Reese. Rickea will go 2nd in the draft
@@mrbigdaddyjoe79 sure
@@mrbigdaddyjoe79Yeah so does Giannis.... 🤷🏽♂️
@@GunninRebel55 we are talking about real basketball not that NBA trash. Havent watch that trash since Kobe retire.
She is not even the best player on her team. I do agree with his Top 1&2. She’s not even top 10 yet. If she keep working hard she will get there.
I'm starting my team with fulwiley..
I wouldn’t be surprised if I put her on this list next year, she’s someone that will continue to get better!
@@maxpower247fulwiley will give caitlin and paige that work right now. Fulwiley doesn't need screens to score . Paige is slow, mainly because of injuries. Clark doesn't have a chance trying to guard fulwiley.
@rarerock5020 if Iowa meets up with SC. CC wouldn't be guarding her. Gabby Marshall would be.
@@Roadkill515 she'd get cooked 🍳 too.
She’s tough give her after this year
TOP 5 SOLID
Some of your picks only that player as elite player on that team and others have one or more... The only ones get to do more work and stand out more... Others want to make the whole improve.......
This dude be talking to muchw instead of going straight to the point 😢
When you're lying, there's no point. Just be yourself and find the person you favor.
Rebounding means more missing if a game has 100shots and your has 15 o-rebounds and team is under 50% shooting you lose
Diana Taurasi is not the GOAT people!!!!!! Lol
Can't disagree from few games i watched because of her i had watch and compare her with the other top college teams. Which means nothing but, i stop watch the NBA flop a round toddler ball a few year after super teams started. Player dribble actually play through contact and post up against a defender without whiplash and flopping on floor
Aaliya Edwrds needs to be around 7 or 8 on this list...
Soon i've seen there is no Rickea J i've known this list was comedy
Have you seen Audi Crooks???????
Did you see Kiki lock her up?
Dyasia fair over 3 k points is first team all American
I don't know about anyone else but, I have a problem with how the women's basketball teams are judged. Men's sport games are judged by those who continue in the games and win the championship or the super bowl, then they receive a trophy and receive a ring. Those that wins to the end, receive a trophy or receive a ring. They are called the greatest players on the men's sports team. What happened with this case. Clark is labeled the greatest player but yet she doesn't have a trophy or a ring. So clark doesn't need to win all the games, win a championship, trophy or a ring to be greater? If Clark was black, would this man say the same. I don't think so. 🤔 Too much favoritism in this world. ✌️
Juju Watkins the best player by a mile loool. She can do what CC do and wayyyyy mooore. More athletic better handles better defender better scorer only thing Clarck does better is passing for the moment cos if you talk potential juju will be the Mj of wnba and CC is Reggie Jackson. But we'll find out
100% agreed
Man if lsu would of Jackson n not hvl
Why the heck do people keep pushing the bs narrative that Clark is not a good defender? WATCH AN EFFIN IOWA GAME FOR GOD'S SAKE! 😊
She doesn’t defend she only play offense if she was a good defender both offense and defensive stats would be the same
@@1bagchaser Watch them play.
Ahhh bc she's Not
@mongoslade277 Ahhhh yeah, she is. 😆
Aaaw Sh*t… you called her Patrick Mahomes!!! People… that’s code for yup she go win this year… 😂😂😂😂
Having watched about 25 Juju games, here is my assessment. Her package of skills, height, athleticism, drive, and competitiveness is Jordanesque. She is the greatest female player I have ever seen. And I grew up close to where Cheryl Miller played.
Diana Taurasi is the greatest female player in history. Followed by Maya Moore, Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie and Tina Charles. Great but not exactly murderers row. Juju Watkins is better than all of them by a good margin.
She is the Michael Jordan of Basketball. All of it. Nikola Jokic is phenomenal. At best he's the 17th greatest player in history once the smoke clears. Juju is the best in history now.
She is 1984 Michael Jordan. Barely getting started, but even Bird and Magic said, "I haven't seen anything like THAT".
Her weaknesses can easily be smoothed out with experience (Or a coach worth a damn. DO NOT get me started on Cheerleader Gottlieb). At this point Juju's defense FAR EXCEEDS her offense. A player that gifted should be shooting 55% from the field and 40% from 3 - triple teams be damned. The girl is 6'2".
Once she does these 3 things, they should name the CPOY Award after her:
1. Post up AT LEAST 12 times a game. I did a 6 minute video on ONE of her post ups. It was highly effective. She'll be routinely matched up against smaller players and the defense will be at her mercy.
2. Shoot spot up jumpers when given. USC works hard to screen, cut, and create space for Juju only to have her recieve the pass and hold it for something better. It's like BRUH?? Shoot the shot we gave you!
3. Move without the ball, at least on half the possessions. It keeps eyes on her. When she's stationary the defense plays 4 1/2 on 4 and it makes it really difficult for would be capable scorers like Padilla, Forbes, and Marshall. A simple cut or run of the baseline would render the defense playing 2 1/2 on 4 and nearly helpless.
Example, tonight vs. Arizona, Rayah Marshall was under the basket with the ball. Juju ran from the baseline to the top of the key. 3 players followed her, including Marshall's defender, and it was an easy score.
Imagine exploiting that phenomenon for an entire game.
Again, she's a world class talent, but her defense far exceeds her offensive capabilities and that should not be the case.
I always appreciate your detailed analysis. Good work!
@@maxpower247 Thanks. I am just amazed by what I'm witnessing week to week. Women's Basketball as a whole is the best and deepest it's ever been.
JuJu is great and should have been above CC, but she is not better than Maya Moore. She is better than CC tho and was disrespected on this bogus list
There are no Jordans in basketball.All of it.Go back and watch 25 Jordan games.I've never seen a bssketball player put more effort into their craft regardless of score,opponent or circumstance.People get enamored stats but what always impressed me about MJ is his absolute effort win.Up 20 or down 20,his goal was to kick your ass.By the time he got to Washington he had destroyed his back but till then,no equal.
@@russellsnyder4437 Well didn't age well....The young lady sprained her ankle (Twice) and willed USC to victory.
The Sparks have the #2 and #4 picks. They should trade up for Clark.
I understand why the Sparks would make that trade.
I just don't think Indiana would do it. They are already selling a lot of tickets just on the belief Clark will go to Indiana.
I could see the Sparks drafting Cardozo and Brinks and they would be crazy if they traded the two and the four for Clark
Juju and Paige >>> Caitlin
Angel Resse isn't the best player on LSU. Flau jae Johnson is. Johnson is the heart and soul of LSU.
This list is wrong and it is Deja Kelly can play to and she can
Truong Twins
No angel Reese is number one
Noel Nickel said he pardoned state of Missouri's holding into it cattylnn
la nClark is the best women's basketball player
Good topic BUT SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ON EACH SLOT THUS HARD TO WATCH NEED TO SHORTEN EACH SLOT TO ABOUT 20 SECONDS TO MAINTAIN VIEWERS ATTENTION (I MADE IT TO SLOT # BEFORE EXITING WAY TO MUCH TIME SPENT ON EACH SLOT
ESPN opinion makes it true she’s top ten. Maybe they are right but In my opinion she’s not. She’s not even the best player on her team. Hopefully she will get there I’ll be watching and pulling for her.
This ranking is a crap, paige should be in 1 or 2 spot.
BS BS BS BS BS BS BS BS BS
Haven't watch a real game in years i enjoyed and never once watched women's college or any college for that matter im 40 and used to play highschool ball basketball most enjoyable time to watch ❤ maybe its time to replace NBA keep it and dont go woke the male fans dont watch woke and thats their only profitable market. Play hard
Lol number 8 is crazy……. Then the best player on the sec championship team is number 6 some but Brink is number 4……. This is pure opinion
I'm shocked you had Angel Reese on your list at all seeing how her pro prospects are shot to hell by playing out of position and looking terrible doing it. She is being judged by how well she does with her back to the basket against post players 3 to four inches taller not her same size. She had a much better year last season when she was at the 4 playing with a legit post player. Angel would have had a better career and been prepared for the pros had she stayed at Maryland IMO. Her game was on point her sophomore year and from the elbows she bossed up Boston and Cardova in their match up in December of 2022. It was a perfect picture of Reese's pro potential if she could have developed from the 4. I know she left Maryland because she didn't want to get stuck at the 5 but she wind up playing the 5 in her senior year anyway further placing her face up game in the rear view mirror looking under developed. Her jumper on high school was just fine. Mulkey made promises to players she didn't keep and Reese not playing the 4 has damaged her draft stock costing her a deserved opportunity. Anesia Morrow was supposed to play the 3 she's at the four next year she gonna be in the same boat. Only promise Mulkey kept was to HVL she gave her plenty time at the PG through the growing pains. You do good analysis at least you not coming with that she's overrated nonsense with no bonafide assessment or thought provoking analysis 😊
No dyashia fair?? You don't watch girls college basketball at all
This is a joke. Gamecocks Rule
🤔??
Bra no rickea Jackson ? You got the dumbest opinion of a top 10 list I ever heard Paige backers shouldn’t have made the list especially off injury South Carolina locked her up
😂😂😂 paige let freshman hadalgo Notre Dame ate on her ... She overrated to death