The women’s tournament at Battle 4 Atlantis was a huge success in 2021, with three of the country’s top teams, including eventual NCAA Champions South Carolina. Gamecocks embarked on a hugely successful season starting with Battle 4 Atlantis, where he won UConn in the National Championship game.
There are many strong teams on the field this year, including one of the most traditional programs in college basketball. And that strong field has plenty of talented boats to watch in his three-day, 12-game tournament.
Meet one key player from each team participating in the 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis Women’s Tournament.
2022 Battle 4 Atlantis Women’s Tournament
Hayley Van Ris, Louisville
Cardinals ranked in the top 10 Van Ris as the team’s top scorerand who can fill it from anywhere.
Last season, Van Ris averaged over 14 points per game, shooting over 36% and hitting the line over 81%.
The junior picked up where she left off last season with a 28-point performance in Louisville’s season opener.
She was a Preseason All-ACC Pick and a Second Team Preseason All-American selection after her All-ACC season as a sophomore.
If Louisville battles for the Atlantis title, it’s behind Van Ris and could end up with a big points total.
Jordan Horston, Tennessee
At 6-foot-2, Houston is one of the tallest lead guards in the country, but her combination of size, scoring ability, ability, and ball-handling has made her the focus of the WNBA, where she has played almost every preseason. You are on the award watchlist.
A season ago, the Seniors led the Volunteers in more than 16 points per game, led the team in 9.4 rebounds per night, and averaged nearly four assists per game. You name it her, she can do it.
Last year’s All-SEC selection and All-American honorable mention, Horston is this season’s preseason All-SEC selection and is on the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award watchlist.
Houston may be the most complete player on the field this year.
Maia Selland, South Dakota
Selland was an All-American name of honor two seasons ago, and despite missing seven games last season, led Jackrabbit with 14.3 points per game and second on the team with 5.5 rebounds per night. was.
What makes Redshirt Senior so deadly is that she could be the best 3-point shooter in the country. Last season, in over 100 tries, she hit nearly 47 percent of her long balls. From the outside she can be 1 inch away and face up. Probably the best pure shooter in this field.
But she also averaged more than three assists per game last season and knows how to take advantage of pressure on defense outside.
Selland and Jackrabbits are aiming to return to the NCAA this season, but could also be the Atlantis title contenders.
Cassondra Brown, Rutgers
A senior transfer from nearby St. Peters, Brown joined the Scarlet Knights after an outstanding season in the MAAC, averaging a double-double for the season.
Brown scored nearly 15 points per game, had just over 10 rebounds in one night, and had 13 double-doubles, ranking among the top 35 players in the nation in his category. The 6-2 Brown is not a tall center, but he uses his brains and positioning to beat opponents with the ball.
She also showed what could happen this season, coming close to last season when she closed out the year with nine consecutive double-doubles.
Charisma Osborne, UCLA
Senior guard Osborne is back with the Bruins after leading his team in points and assists and finishing second in rebounds and steals, showing he’s not afraid to shoot from anywhere.
Osborne had 178 triples over six per game last season, but was able to pull off a 33%-plus percentage.
But she’s also a dynamic playmaker, finishing fourth in the PAC 12 in assists.
Aged 5 to 9, she uses her speed to get where she needs to be on the floor. She hopes her year-long experience will help her and the Bruins get back to her NCAA Tournament.
Jordan King, Marquette
King played the second-most appearances on the team last season, starting all 34 games, making him a well-rounded player for the Golden Eagles.
She was fourth in the Big East last season with 4.4 assists per game, but also showed the ability to mix offensive touches with 11.5 points per game and lower 4.5 rebounds per game. .
That show was enough for King to be named to the pre-season All-BIG EAST team, in addition to three starters leaving and stepping into the lead this season.
King is also Marquette’s top defender, scoring a team-high 47 steals before the season. Asked to do it all, a year ago he created WNIT another player he does for the Marquette team.
Lori Harmon, TX
At just 5-foot-6, the Harmon is an explosive attack threat in a small package.
She came onto the scene as a bona fide freshman last season, coming back into her sophomore campaign as the Longhorns’ top scorer after scoring 11.4 points per game while leading the team in free throw attempts. .
Where Harmon really shines is her distribution, handing out 180 assists and placing her in the top 20 of the nations in her category.
She also led the Big 12 with 86 steals, and despite her lack of size, Harmon was second on the team in rebounding a season ago.
A national honorable mention by two publications, Harmon could be poised to leap into stardom this season as he takes over the lead role of a top 15-ranked Texas team.
Yvonne Ezim, Gonzaga
Edim, a 6-1 junior, was one of four Bulldogs to score in double digits last season, finishing in double digits despite only starting one game. achieved.
His 10.1 points per game ranked third on the team, and his 189 rebounds ranked second. Edim should step into the starting role this season with the departure of top rebounder Melody Kempton.
Ezim was an efficient scorer, hitting nearly 52% of his shots from the floor and was also strong on the defensive side, posting 42 blocks and a team-high 44 steals.
Ejim leads a deep Gonzaga team that terrified #1-seeded Louisville in the second round of the NCAA last season.
