Breanna Stewart made her own name in the field of creating dominance on the court. The UConn legend led the Huskies to four straight national championships (2013-2016). If that wasn’t enough, she also earned the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) honors in every Final Four appearance.
No player has ever exuded confidence on the Final Four stage like Diana Taurasi did. That sass made her the fiery leader of the Huskies. She led UConn to three straight national titles (2002-2004) and declared, “We have Diana, and you don’t,” before delivering clutch performances.
Cheryl Miller started her journey with the USC before it even made history. Miller carried USC to back-to-back championships in 1983 and 1984. She dominated on both ends of the court as a true pioneer of the game. Miller scored 27 points in the 1983 title game while setting the tone for future stars.
Maya Moore was the definition of clutch. She is a two-time national champion (2009, 2010). With that, Moore played in three consecutive Final Fours, and that’s where she consistently delivered jaw-dropping performances.
Candace Parker was a powerhouse in the mid-2000s, and her fans literally fought to get tickets to her games. She led Tennessee to back-to-back national titles in 2007 and 2008 under legendary coach Pat Summitt.
If you’re looking for the single greatest Final Four performance, Sheryl Swoopes is the name. If you are already impressed, she has more under her belt. The 1993 NCAA title game is tough to beat.
Standing at 6’9″, Brittney Griner was an unstoppable force on the court. She led Baylor to a perfect 40-0 season and a national title in 2012. And she did it by blocking shots and dunking like no one had seen before.
Seimone Augustus may not have won a national championship, but her three straight Final Four appearances (2004-2006) with LSU showcased some brilliance. She was considered the smoothest scorer in women’s basketball history. Augustus was a two-time National Player of the Year and averaged over 23 points per game in Final Four matchups.
Rebecca Lobo helped put UConn on the map in the mid-1990s. She led the Huskies to their first-ever national championship in 1995 with an undefeated 35-0 season. Lobo was the heart and soul of the team, not only for her gameplay but also for her nature. She averaged a double-double in the Final Four and secured MOP honors.
Aliyah Boston was a defensive and rebounding machine, according to many analysts of her time. She helped South Carolina capture the 2022 national championship. She won MOP of the Final Four after recording 23 points and 18 rebounds in the semifinal against Louisville.
