Freshmen are going to play an important role in shaping the story of the women’s college basketball season. Some will help contenders reach their goals, others will be instrumental in upsets, and some that were glossed over by recruiting experts and scouting services will step into the spotlight for the first time.
The sample size is small, but the data is real. A handful of rookies have already proven in the opening days of the season that they’re more than capable of not just playing at the collegiate level, but shining bright and leading their teams to victories.
Here’s six freshmen who have stood out so far.
Lena Girardi, Oklahoma State
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