AP All-America Team Unveiled for Women's College Basketball

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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today

1. Rising Stars Shine in AP All-America Selections 🌟

The Associated Press has unveiled its 2024-25 women’s basketball All-America team, featuring five elite players:

• Lauren Betts (UCLA)

• Madison Booker (Texas)

• Paige Bueckers (UConn)

• Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame)

• JuJu Watkins (USC)

Watkins, Bueckers, and Betts were unanimous selections. (AP)

WHY IT MATTERS: This year’s list underscores the youth movement taking over college basketball. Booker, Hidalgo, and Watkins are all sophomores, while Watkins and Hidalgo just became the third and fourth players in history to earn First-Team honors as both freshmen and sophomores. Meanwhile, Bueckers joins an exclusive club as just the 12th player ever to be named an All-American three times.

2. Chipotle Adds USC Women’s Basketball to the Menu 🌮

Chipotle just launched its first-ever team-inspired digital menu, featuring the go-to orders of every USC women’s basketball player, including superstar JuJu Watkins. The "Fight On" menu is available exclusively on the Chipotle app and website throughout USC’s NCAA Tournament run. (KTLA)

WHY IT MATTERS: This first-of-its-kind NIL partnership highlights the surging commercial appeal of women’s college basketball. Brands are finding new, creative ways to connect players and fans—while capitalizing on the momentum of the game. Chipotle’s move also reinforces a growing trend: brands that invest in women’s sports earn stronger fan loyalty.

3. NCAA Tournament First Four Continues Tonight 🔥

The road to a national championship rolls on with two more First Four matchups tonight after Iowa State and Southern secured their spots in the main bracket yesterday. (CBS Sports)

📺 Tonight’s Games (ESPN2):

• No. 11 Washington vs. No. 11 Columbia (7 PM ET) – Winner faces West Virginia

• No. 16 William & Mary vs. No. 16 High Point (9 PM ET) – Winner takes on No. 1 Texas

WHY IT MATTERS: The First Four gives more teams a shot at March Madness while setting the stage for potential Cinderella runs. Yesterday’s winners, Iowa State and Southern, have already locked in matchups against No. 6 Michigan and No. 1 UCLA.