ESPN.com's top five at each position
BEST OF THE BUSINESS
Connecticut and Notre Dame led the way with three players apiece among our picks for the best players at each position. Baylor, Miami, Stanford, Tennessee and Texas A&M each had two players selected. The player listed first below was voted the top player at her position, as determined by a panel consisting of ESPN.com's Mechelle Voepel, Graham Hays, Charlie Creme and Melanie Jackson. The other four honorees are listed alphabetically.
| Point guard | Shooting guard | Small forward | Power forward | Center |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar Diggins Notre Dame 5-9, junior ![]() Has the rare ability to make everyone around her better but also do it by herself when the need arises. -- Graham Hays |
Riquna Williams Miami 5-7, senior ![]() So explosive and has the rare ability to go on scoring runs all by herself. -- Charlie Creme |
Elena Delle Donne Delaware 6-5, junior ![]() The dominant player on Team USA alongside Ogwumike, Diggins and others this summer. -- Graham Hays |
Nnemkadi Ogwumike Stanford 6-2, senior ![]() As good as she's been on offense, expect her to be even better, plus improved on defense. -- Mechelle Voepel |
Brittney Griner Baylor 6-8, junior ![]() Gained more confidence in time with U.S. team and is ready to be true leader for Baylor. -- Mechelle Voepel |
| Bria Hartley UConn 5-7, sophomore |
Briana Gilbreath USC 6-1, senior |
Keisha Hampton DePaul 6-2, senior |
LaSondra Barrett LSU 6-2, senior |
Kelsey Bone Texas A&M 6-4, junior |
| Shenise Johnson Miami 5-11, senior |
Tiffany Hayes UConn 5-10, senior |
Katelan Redmon Gonzaga 6-1, senior |
Courtney Hurt VCU 6-1, senior |
Carolyn Davis Kansas 6-3, junior |
| Samantha Prahalis Ohio State 5-7, senior |
Natalie Novosel Notre Dame 5-11, senior |
Shekinna Stricklen Tennessee 6-2, senior |
Glory Johnson Tennessee 6-3, grad stud. |
Stefanie Dolson UConn 6-5, sophomore |
| Odyssey Sims Baylor 5-9, sophomore |
Sugar Rodgers Georgetown 5-11, junior |
Tyra White Texas A&M 6-0, senior |
Devereaux Peters Notre Dame 6-2, grad stud. |
Chiney Ogwumike Stanford 6-3, sophomore |
The following players received at least one vote from our contributors: Cierra Bravard, Florida State; Stephanie Holzer, Vanderbilt; Lynetta Kizer, Maryland; Jaime Printy, Iowa; Monique Reid, Louisville; Shoni Schimmel, Louisville; Kayla Standish, Gonzaga; Alyssa Thomas, Maryland; Julie Wojta, Green Bay.
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