The Women’s Final Four is the culmination of college basketball’s most exciting tournament. Every year, the top four teams in the country battle it out for the title of National Champions. This year, the teams that have made it to the Final Four are the Stanford Cardinal, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the UConn Huskies, and the Arizona Wildcats. Here is a closer look at each of the teams that are competing for the title.
Stanford Cardinal
The Stanford Cardinal are looking to win their third National Championship in four years. Led by head coach Tara VanDerveer, the Cardinal have been incredibly successful this season, with a record of 25-2 in the regular season and a 10-1 record in the Pac-12 conference. The team is led by star guard Kiana Williams, who is averaging 15.1 points and 4.3 assists per game. Williams has been key to the Cardinal’s success this season and is the player to watch if the team wants to win the title.
South Carolina Gamecocks
The South Carolina Gamecocks are making their first appearance in the Women’s Final Four since 2015. Led by head coach Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks have put together an impressive season, with a record of 24-3 in the regular season and a 12-2 record in the SEC conference. The team is led by forward Aliyah Boston, who is averaging 13.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. Boston has been a key contributor to the Gamecocks’ success this season and will be a major factor in the team’s chances of winning the title.
UConn Huskies
The UConn Huskies are looking to win their fourth National Championship in five years. Led by head coach Geno Auriemma, the Huskies have been dominant this season, with a record of 24-1 in the regular season and an 11-0 record in the AAC conference. The team is led by guard Paige Bueckers, who is averaging 19.4 points, 5.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. Bueckers has been a key contributor to the Huskies’ success this season and is the player to watch if the team wants to win the title.
Arizona Wildcats
The Arizona Wildcats are making their first appearance in the Women’s Final Four since 1998. Led by head coach Adia Barnes, the Wildcats have put together an impressive season, with a record of 22-5 in the regular season and a 9-3 record in the Pac-12 conference. The team is led by guard Aari McDonald, who is averaging 19.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game. McDonald has been a key contributor to the Wildcats’ success this season and will be a major factor in the team’s chances of winning the title.
Conclusion
The 2021 Women’s Final Four is set and the teams competing for the title are the Stanford Cardinal, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the UConn Huskies, and the Arizona Wildcats. Each of the four teams has had an impressive season and it will be an exciting tournament to watch. Who will come out on top and win the National Championship? We will have to wait and see.