Caitlin Clark has taken her talents to the WNBA, but the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament is brimming with must-watch guards, notably Florida State’s Ta’Niya Latson.
Fans rejoiced at the opportunity to see Caitlin Clark shine during her time with Iowa, especially as she led the Hawkeyes to two consecutive national title games.
Clark captivated audiences with her deep three-pointers, stunning assists, and undeniable confidence, becoming a must-see player as she shattered records and set new milestones.
However, with Clark now competing in the WNBA, where she earned Rookie of the Year honors while guiding the Indiana Fever to the playoffs, the spotlight shifts to other talented players.
Fortunately, there are several players embodying Clark’s electrifying qualities in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
If you admired Clark during the last two March Madness events, here are the standout players to keep an eye on as the tournament unfolds this season.
Georgia Amoore, Kentucky
Similar to Clark, Georgia Amoore possesses a talent for sinking long-range three-pointers and delivering impressive assists. This season, she averaged 2.4 made three-pointers per game and 6.9 assists, ranking her third in the nation. Her contributions transformed Kentucky from a team with just four SEC wins last year to a formidable No. 4 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Kentucky is set to begin March Madness against Liberty this Friday.
Ta’Niya Latson, Florida State
As the nation’s leading scorer, Ta’Niya Latson is a dynamic guard capable of scoring from anywhere on the court. The junior averaged 24.9 points and 4.5 assists per game while shooting over 45 percent from the field and 35 percent from beyond the arc. Notably, she has scored 35 points or more in three games this season.
Florida State is slated to face George Mason on Saturday night.
Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt
Mikayla Blakes finished eighth in the nation in scoring and earned the title of SEC Freshman of the Year. This season, she accomplished something Clark never did: scoring 53 points or more in two separate games, a feat only matched by Mississippi Valley State’s Patricia Hoskins. Blakes also set the NCAA single-game points record for freshmen, surpassing the previous record held by Delaware’s Elena Delle Donne.
Vanderbilt is set to take on Oregon in the first round this Friday.
Alyssa Durazo-Frescas, Grand Canyon
Alyssa Durazo-Frescas played a crucial role in leading the Lopes to their first-ever NCAA Division I Tournament. She tops the nation in three-pointers made per game, averaging 3.7, and boasts an impressive shooting percentage of 45.8 from deep, ranking her 20th nationally. This season, she has made at least five three-pointers in a single game on nine occasions.
Grand Canyon will go head-to-head with Baylor this Friday.
