The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament is one of the most popular collegiate sporting events in the United States each year. With over 350 schools competing, the competition is fierce and the best of the best rise to the top. So which college has the best girls’ basketball team?
UConn Huskies
The University of Connecticut Huskies have been a powerhouse in college women’s basketball for decades. They have won 11 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championships, the most of any school. As of April 2021, the Huskies have an all-time winning percentage of .853, the highest in Division I women’s basketball history. UConn is led by head coach Geno Auriemma, who has been with the program since 1985 and has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish is another top contender for the best girls’ basketball team in the NCAA. They have won two NCAA championships and have been to the Final Four a total of 11 times, the second-most of any school. Notre Dame is led by head coach Muffet McGraw, who has been with the program since 1987 and has been inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Under her leadership, the Fighting Irish have been to the NCAA tournament in each of the last 25 years.
Stanford Cardinal
The Stanford Cardinal have established themselves as one of the best in the women’s college basketball world. They have been to the Final Four a total of 10 times, the third-most of any school. Stanford is led by head coach Tara VanDerveer, who has been with the program since 1985 and has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Under her leadership, the Cardinal have won two NCAA championships and have been to the Final Four in each of the last six seasons.
Oregon Ducks
The University of Oregon Ducks have developed a reputation for being one of the best women’s basketball teams in the country. They have been to the Final Four a total of five times, the fourth-most of any school. Oregon is led by head coach Kelly Graves, who has been with the program since 2010 and has been inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Under his leadership, the Ducks have been to the NCAA tournament in each of the last five years.
Final Thoughts
It’s hard to say definitively which college has the best girls’ basketball team. All of the schools mentioned have achieved tremendous success in the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. Each school is led by a Hall of Fame head coach and has a history of success. Ultimately, it’s up to the fans to decide which school they think is the best.