The NCAA women’s basketball selection committee recently revealed the top 16 seeds for the upcoming tournament, with South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford, and UCLA emerging as the No. 1 seeds if the tournament began today. The committee highlighted the competitive nature of this season, with 11 of the original top 16 seeds experiencing losses in the past two weeks.
Committee chair Lisa Peterson emphasized the strong performances of South Carolina and Ohio State, while also discussing the deliberations around the final two No. 1 seeds. Stanford's consistent performance throughout the season earned them a secure spot, despite a recent loss to Arizona.
