The best WCBB Players in History for Each Uniform Number.

[CTtoSanDiego]

Lots of info and opinion on here. Huskies grab 5 spots. Paige will need to beat out Theresa Edwards when her career is over to gain a spot. Did you know that there are apparently only 37 jersey numbers allowed in WCBB?

The best player in women's college basketball history at every jersey number

From Diana Taurasi at No. 3 to Sabrina Ionescu at No. 20 and to Val Whiting at No. 52, we rank the best all-time women's players by jersey number.

www.espn.com

 

[Baylor1994]

Lots of info and opinion on here. Huskies grab 5 spots. Paige will need to beat out Theresa Edwards when her career is over to gain a spot. Did you know that there are apparently only 37 jersey numbers allowed in WCBB?

The best player in women's college basketball history at every jersey number

From Diana Taurasi at No. 3 to Sabrina Ionescu at No. 20 and to Val Whiting at No. 52, we rank the best all-time women's players by jersey number.

www.espn.com

I was wondering why they didn’t include some numbers

 

[triaddukefan]

I was wondering why they didn’t include some numbers

well numbers ending in 6-9 aren't allowed.. Beyond that, what other numbers did they omit?

 

[Baylor1994]

well numbers ending in 6-9 aren't allowed.. Beyond that, what other numbers did they omit?

Where have I been? Lol I didn’t know numbers 6-9 aren’t available lol

 

[UcMiami]

Got to use 5 fingers on each hand to signal fouls so 0-5 plus 0-5 so 6x6=36 plus 00

Interesting list and fun to remember and compare players - the list is based on college, but including pro and USA info in their summaries muddies the water a little bit.

 

[j66kicker]

Holdsclaw over Maya for #23. I didn’t read any further.

 

[Baylor1994]

Got to use 5 fingers on each hand to signal fouls so 0-5 plus 0-5 so 6x6=36 plus 00

Interesting list and fun to remember and compare players - the list is based on college, but including pro and USA info in their summaries muddies the water a little bit.

That makes sense

 

[bballnut90]

Holdsclaw over Maya for #23. I didn’t read any further.

Collegiately they have very comparable resumes but Mique has 3 rings to Maya's 2.

 

[triaddukefan]

I have an issue with #20

 

[BrianUC]

Collegiately they have very comparable resumes but Mique has 3 rings to Maya's 2.

That's a lazy way to judge players in a team sport.

 

[bballnut90]

That's a lazy way to judge players in a team sport.

...did you ever actually watch Holdsclaw in college? She's unquestionably among the best collegiate players of all time.

 

[JonathanXIV]

Holdsclaw over Maya for #23. I didn’t read any further.

Agreed. That's the one that got me. Holdsclaw was great. But she wasn't Maya.

 

[JonathanXIV]

Collegiately they have very comparable resumes but Mique has 3 rings to Maya's 2.

Maya was either first or second for player of the year for all four of her seasons.

 

[DEpup]

The Maya Moore snub was unforgivable.

I was disappointed that we didn't see Asja Jones, Morgan Tuck, Bria Hartley, or Kelly Faris. If they were going to mention Ann Strother then why not these players with multiple titles.

 

[Blacketh’D]

Agreed. That's the one that got me. Holdsclaw was great. But she wasn't Maya.

So what’s your rebuttal?

 

[bballnut90]

Maya was either first or second for player of the year for all four of her seasons.

Yep, and you could pull Holdsclaw numbers/facts and make a very compelling case that favors her too. They're two of the best collegiate players ever. It's like when this board debates between Maya/Stewart/DT for best UCONN player ever. There isn't much separating the top tier players and as a result, there usually isn't a consensus. For the top players you can make a compelling case for each being the best of the best depending on what you value, whether it be stats, titles, leading a team with less talent, awards, etc.

 

[UcMiami]

Haven't dared check the Vols site - I am sure they are disputing the #3 - just more Uconn Bias at ESPN (you know ESPN is located in CT - nuff said! )

 

[f1f1ferrari]

The Maya Moore snub was unforgivable.

I was disappointed that we didn't see Asja Jones, Morgan Tuck, Bria Hartley, or Kelly Faris. If they were going to mention Ann Strother then why not these players with multiple titles.

Asjha's in there, 'bout halfway through the list for #15

 

[MilfordHusky]

Asjha's in there, 'bout halfway through the list for #15

I think the players are listed in reverse chronological order. The ones who were really good are included in the narrative.

I was disappointed that Superwoman, Gabby Williams, wasn't listed under #15.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

The Maya Moore snub was unforgivable.

I was disappointed that we didn't see Asja Jones, Morgan Tuck, Bria Hartley, or Kelly Faris. If they were going to mention Ann Strother then why not these players with multiple titles.

They did say that if you consider WNBA, Maya would be the greatest.

I think Holdsclaw was one of the greatest collegiate players of all time. Almost certainly the greatest of her time. Moore is one of the greatest players of Women's Basketball. I don't think it was a snub.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

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'No one will out-do Stewart, who was Final Four most outstanding player four times in leading UConn to four championships. She averaged 17.6 points and 7.8 rebounds in her Huskies career. Now with the Seattle Storm, she has won the WNBA's MVP award, two league titles and an Olympic gold medal while still just 26 years old.'

Final Four most outstanding player four times in leading UConn to four championships.
Final Four most outstanding player four times in leading UConn to four championships.
Final Four most outstanding player four times in leading UConn to four championships.

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[fomalhaut]

Most of them I don't have a problem with. But Skylar Diggins over a point guard for four national champions?

 

[cbraarj]

Yep, and you could pull Holdsclaw numbers/facts and make a very compelling case that favors her too. They're two of the best collegiate players ever. It's like when this board debates between Maya/Stewart/DT for best UCONN player ever. There isn't much separating the top tier players and as a result, there usually isn't a consensus. For the top players you can make a compelling case for each being the best of the best depending on what you value, whether it be stats, titles, leading a team with less talent, awards, etc.

Holdsclaw is my favorite Tennessee player and I dont have a problem with her being picked over Maya. She could play any position on the floor if needed. She won 3 NCs and beat an undefeated UConn team to win one of those Championships!

 

[JonathanXIV]

Haven't dared check the Vols site - I am sure they are disputing the #3 - just more Uconn Bias at ESPN (you know ESPN is located in CT - nuff said! )

On reflection, I think the article split the baby with numbers 3 and 23, giving one to a UConn great and the other to a Tennessee great.

 

[eebmg]

Haven't dared check the Vols site - I am sure they are disputing the #3 - just more Uconn Bias at ESPN (you know ESPN is located in CT - nuff said! )

Guessing they have more pressing concerns.

 

[GW15MJ4MM23]

That's a lazy way to judge players in a team sport.

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Since 2011, a percentage of BYers put Taurasi (3) and Stewie (4) over Maya (2) because of rings. Despite the fact Maya's name is all over the UConn record books, more than Taurasi and Stewie.
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Edit :
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See pages 65 and 66 of the UConn 2020-1 media guide.
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2021 Media Guide (PDF) - University of Connecticut Athletics
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[GW15MJ4MM23]

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Holdsclaw led the Lady Vols to 3 consecutive NCAA championships during her freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons. Name another player who did that besides Stewie. No guarantee Paige does that.
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[VidNick]

This article indicates best players in Women's College Basketball History. Yet they reference their WNBA accomplishments in several of the commentaries. Is it their College performance or their overall body of work? I am assuming College performance, in which case: EDD should be the greatest #10, not Weatherspoon. I also think a strong argument can be made that Stiles was a greater College player than Bird. Vandersloot and Rizzotti a tossup at #21 Also a tossup is the #24 group of three. Holdsclaw and Maya Moore is the toughest call of all. Two of the greatest college players of all time.

 

[GW15MJ4MM23]

This article indicates best players in Women's College Basketball History. Yet they reference their WNBA accomplishments in several of the commentaries. Is it their College performance or their overall body of work? I am assuming College performance, in which case: EDD should be the greatest #10, not Weatherspoon. I also think a strong argument can be made that Stiles was a greater College player than Bird. Vandersloot and Rizzotti a tossup at #21 Also a tossup is the #24 group of three.

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National Championships appears to be the "tie breaker" in the ESPN article. Yes, teams win NC.
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Holdsclaw (3) was listed over Maya (2).
Bird (2) was listed over Stiles (0).
Rizzotti (1) was listed over Vandersloot (0).
Witherspoon (1) was listed over EDD (0).
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ESPN article includes the following :
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"Weatherspoon had 958 assists and 411 steals -- both program records -- in guiding Louisiana Tech to two Final Fours, winning the 1988 NCAA title and Wade Trophy."
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[Ozimoto]

You realize this was a "feature editorial" type article right? The purpose is to generate readership and debate. I think it succeeded pretty well.