ACC women’s basketball leaders as of Feb. 5
The ACC continues to march forward with its season. It’s getting late for some teams to make a move, and others will be just fine when the time comes to unveil the NCAA Tournament bracket. Here are some players who could help sway the selection committee for their team, especially if they’re on the bubble:
Scoring: Ta'Niya Latson, Florida State - 22.5 PPG
Florida State Seminoles guard Ta’Niya Latson (00) drives the ball in for a layup. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Clemson Tigers 93-62 at the Tucker Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Rebounds: Elizabeth Kitley, Virginia Tech - 11.0 RPG
Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley (33) and Tennessee guard Jordan Walker (4) fight for the rebound during the NCAA college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and Virginia Tech Hokies in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Assists: Taina Mair, Boston College - 7.0 APG
Jan 1, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Boston College Eagles guard Taina Mair (20) passes the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Dara Mabrey (1) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Field-goal percentage and blocks: Makayla Timpson, Florida State - 59.8 FG% | 2.4 BPG
Florida State Seminoles forward Makayla Timpson (21) looks for an opportunity to shoot. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Clemson Tigers 93-62 at the Tucker Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
3-point field-goal percentage: Chrislyn Carr, Louisville - 48.2 3PFG%
Louisville women’s basketball player Chrislyn Carr is expected to help the team make a deep run in the NCAA tournament this season. Oct. 27, 2022.
Free-throw percentage and minutes: Hailey Van Lith, Louisville - 88.6 FT% | 36.7 MPG
U of L’s Hailey Van Lith (10) drives against the North Carolina defense during their game at the Yum Center in Louisville, Ky. on Feb. 5, 2023. U of L defeated No. 11 ranked UNC 62-55.
Steals: Dontavia Waggoner, Boston College - 3.0 SPG
Jan 1, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Boston College Eagles guard Dontavia Waggoner (24) dribbles as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Sonia Citron (11) and forward Kylee Watson (22) defend in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
