Ranking 10 best freshmen in women's college basketball
In an unpredictable season, our ranking of the top freshmen follows suit. Notre Dame put two on our list, but the top spot belongs to the Big East.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
12-4, 8th in ACC
- 11/9W 95-39
- 11/12W 70-56
- 11/14W 87-45
- 11/21W 74-71
- 11/24W 73-65
- 11/28W 91-75
- 12/29W 79-64
- 12/5W 77-55
- 12/151L 55-46
- 12/19PPD
- 12/21W 78-35
- 12/30L 77-55
- 1/217W 72-70
- 1/616PPD
- 1/9W 74-65
- 1/13L 65-54
- 1/164L 84-60
- 1/18W 58-49
- 1/23
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- 2/20
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2021-22 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State | 8-0 | - | 17-2 |
| Virginia Tech | 6-1 | 1.5 | 14-4 |
| Louisville | 5-1 | 2 | 15-2 |
| North Carolina | 5-2 | 2.5 | 15-2 |
| Georgia Tech | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| Notre Dame | 4-2 | 3 | 13-4 |
| Boston College | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-5 |
| Duke | 3-3 | 4 | 12-4 |
| Miami | 3-3 | 4 | 10-6 |
| Florida State | 2-4 | 5 | 8-8 |
| Wake Forest | 2-6 | 6 | 12-7 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-6 | 6.5 | 10-8 |
| Syracuse | 1-6 | 6.5 | 8-9 |
| Clemson | 1-6 | 6.5 | 7-11 |
| Virginia | 0-5 | 6.5 | 3-12 |
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 21 | 24 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlon Jackson | SG | Committed | 96 |
| Shay Bollin | PF | Committed | 95 |