10 most impactful players for NCAA women鈥檚 basketball tournament
7. Hannah Hidalgo, G, Notre Dame
Hidalgo鈥檚 skill set on both ends of the floor makes her one of the best players in a talented freshman class across women鈥檚 college basketball this season. On the year, Hidalgo is averaging 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists, shooting 46% from the field and nearly 34% from 3-point range. What really separates the 5-foot-6 freshman apart is her tenacity on defense and her ability to force turnovers for the Fighting Irish as she averages 4.9 steals. Hidalgo was recently named ACC Defensive Player of the Year as a result in addition to earning ACC Newcomer of the Year honors. No. 14 Notre Dame is likely to be a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament and could make a deep run if Hidalgo continues her elite play.
