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March Madness is approaching — Here are the 15 biggest names to look out for in the 2020 women's NCAA tournament

The 2020 NCAA tournament tips off in a few short weeks.

Sabrina Ionesca
  • The top teams in the country like Oregon, Baylor, Louisville, and UConn are ready to compete for a spot in the Final Four in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Ducks star Sabrina Ionescu has shined in her senior season, dropping triple-double after triple-double and becoming the first college player to register 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in their career.
  • Other stars like Kentucky's Rhyne Howard, Arizona's Aari McDonald, and Texas A&M's Chennedy Carter have lit up scoreboards and put the country on notice in time for March.
  • Get to know Ionescu, Howard, McDonald, Carter, and the rest of this year's college basketball elite so you're fully prepared for the most wonderful time of the year.
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Team: Oregon Ducks

Year: Senior

Position: Forward

Stats: 16.9 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 1.3 APG

One thing to know: Ruthy Hebard is the perfect compliment to triple-double machine Sabrin Ionescu and the elite Oregon Ducks offense. She leads the team in rebounds and blocks and sits just 0.4 points behind Ionescu as the second-best bucket getter for the Ducks.

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Team: UConn Huskies

Year: Senior

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Position: Guard

Stats: 15.2 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.0 APG

One thing to know: Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies are having an "off-year," or what almost every other program in the country would call a successful season. The sixth-ranked squad relies on Crystal Dangerfield for both its sharpshooting from beyond the arc and its leadership on both sides of the floor.

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Team: Stanford Cardinal

Year: Junior

Position: Guard

Stats: 14.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.8 APG

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One thing to know: While Kiana Williams' stats speak to many of her concrete contributions to the fourth-ranked Cardinal, her intangible contributions to the team cannot be understated. She is undoubtedly the leader for Stanford and sets the pace and tone for the team.

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Team: Iowa State Cyclones

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Year: Sophomore

Position: Forward

Stats: 20.8 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 1.9 APG

One thing to know: As a sophomore, Ashley Joens ranks fifth in the entire nation in scoring and owns an impressive 15 double-doubles on the season.

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Team: Arkansas Razorbacks

Year: Senior

Position: Guard

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Stats: 17.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.7 APG

One thing to know: Arkansas' Chelsea Dungee is the third leading scorer in the entire SEC with nearly 18 points per game.

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Team: UCLA Bruins

Year: Junior

Position: Forward

Stats: 19.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 1.5 APG

One thing to know: Michaela Onyenwere does it all for the Bruins thanks to her remarkable athleticism and prolific scoring.

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Team: Oregon Ducks

Year: Senior

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Position: Guard

Stats: 17.3 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 8.9 APG

One thing to know: Sabrina Ionescu was already the best player in the college game when she decided to return to Oregon for her senior season. Now, the triple-double queen has gone further than any college player man or woman before her, becoming the first college player with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in a career .

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Team: Baylor Bears

Year: Senior

Position: Forward

Stats: 11.8 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 3.6 APG

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One thing to know: The second-ranked, one-loss Baylor Bears look to senior forward Lauren Cox as their leader in the paint. She's overcome an early-season foot injury to lead the Bears in rebounds and blocks while managing the game on both sides of the floor.

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Team: Oregon State Beavers

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Year: Senior

Position: Guard

Stats: 15.0 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 4.6 APG

One thing to know: Mikayla Pivec is the definition of a do-it-all player, as evidenced by the fact that she's a guard who averages a near double-double.

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Team: Louisville Cardinals

Year: Junior

Position: Guard

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Stats: 18.1 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 4.3 APG

One thing to know: Dana Evans has made the most of former Louisville star Asia Durr's absence, stepping into a larger role and taking on the primary scoring responsibilities for the fifth-ranked Cardinals.

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Team: Kentucky Wildcats

Year: Sophomore

Position: Guard

Stats: 23.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.4 APG

One thing to know: Rhyne Howard is the third leading scorer in the entire NCAA and the top scorer among players in Power 5 conferences. With 6.6 rebounds per game to boot as a guard, it's no wonder she's on the shortlist for the Naismith Trophy.

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Team: UConn Huskies

Year: Junior

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Position: Forward

Stats: 19.3 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 3.0 APG

One thing to know: Even on an off-year, UConn is a powerhouse, and Megan Walker is the motor that keeps the machine running. She leads the Huskies in both points and rebounds and, as a junior, has become the next great in a long line of stars for Geno Auriemma.

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Team: Arizona Wildcats

Year: Junior

Position: Guard

Stats: 20.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.6 APG

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One thing to know: Aari McDonald is one of just 11 players in Division I averaging more than 20 points per game, and she's doing it while playing in arguably the toughest conference in women's college basketball.

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Team: Texas A&M Aggies

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Year: Junior

Position: Guard

Stats: 20.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.6 APG

One thing to know: Chennedy Carter ranks eighth in the country in scoring thanks to her aggressive style of play and deep range. She's a pivotal piece for the No. 12 Texas A&M squad, as evidenced by the team's 4-3 record while she was sidelined with an ankle injury.

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Team: NC State Wolfpack

Year: Sophomore

Position: Center

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Stats: 16.9 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 1.0 APG

One thing to know: Elissa Cunane is a lethal scorer thanks to her 6-foot-5 frame and ability to hit shots from range. She's averaging a double-double and has recorded 13 such games on the season, good for 19th-most in the country.

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