I don’t know about you my fellow hoops fans, but I’m honestly more excited for the Women’s NCAA Tournament this year than I am for the men’s edition!
Not sure why, but the differences between the two Iowa Hawkeyes teams may play a role in that. On one side you have the men’s squad that should still make the tournament as a dreaded eighth-seed after a disappointing end to their Big Ten Tournament. On the other, though is the dominant Hawkeyes women’s squad who can very much be in play for a number-one seed in the tournament!
It honestly goes further than just how the team is doing though. If you have paid attention to the women’s game this year, you would know just how high the level of play has been around the league. It’s something that I plan on writing about honestly, but seriously, they can absolutely ball!
There is some insane star power this year, from South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston to Villanova’s star scorer Maddie Siegrist. Of course, you can’t forget about our own Caitlin Clark, probably the front-runner for the National Player of the Year.
If there was ever a time to throw away any of your preconceived notions and get into women’s basketball, this is the time, especially if you are an Iowa fan. All the worries throughout the season have seemingly dissipated as the Big Ten Tournament run and victory over Indiana have created a sense of magic around Iowa City.
Ahead of Selection Sunday, here is a bracketology roundup for Iowa women’s basketball.