Ncaa Women's Basketball Scoring Leaders All Time
Women's basketball has been played in the NCAA since 1982, and over the past few decades, there have been some truly incredible players who have left a lasting impact on the sport. In this article, we'll be taking a look at the all-time top scorers in NCAA women's basketball history.
1. Kelsey Plum
Kelsey Plum is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball with 3,527 points. She played for the University of Washington from 2013-2017 and was a four-time All-American. In her senior year, she led the nation in scoring, averaging 31.7 points per game.
2. Jackie Stiles
Jackie Stiles played for Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State University) from 1998-2001 and is the second all-time leading scorer with 3,393 points. In her senior year, she set an NCAA record for most points in a season with 1,062, which still stands today.
3. Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner is one of the most dominant players in NCAA women's basketball history. She played for Baylor University from 2009-2013 and is the third all-time leading scorer with 3,283 points. She also holds the NCAA records for most blocked shots in a career and a season.
4. Elena Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne played for the University of Delaware from 2009-2013 and is the fourth all-time leading scorer with 3,039 points. She was a two-time CAA Player of the Year and won the Honda Sports Award for basketball in both her junior and senior years.
5. Maya Moore
Maya Moore played for the University of Connecticut from 2007-2011 and is the fifth all-time leading scorer with 3,036 points. She won two national championships with UConn and was a four-time All-American. She has since gone on to have a successful professional career in the WNBA.
6. Jennifer Azzi
Jennifer Azzi played for Stanford University from 1986-1990 and is the sixth all-time leading scorer with 2,719 points. She was a two-time All-American and helped lead Stanford to their first national championship in 1990.
7. Cheryl Miller
Cheryl Miller played for the University of Southern California from 1982-1986 and is one of the most legendary players in NCAA women's basketball history. She is the seventh all-time leading scorer with 3,018 points and was a four-time All-American. She also won two national championships with USC.
8. Chamique Holdsclaw
Chamique Holdsclaw played for the University of Tennessee from 1995-1999 and is the eighth all-time leading scorer with 3,025 points. She led Tennessee to three consecutive national championships from 1996-1998 and was a four-time All-American.
9. Courtney Paris
Courtney Paris played for the University of Oklahoma from 2005-2009 and is the ninth all-time leading scorer with 2,729 points. She also holds the NCAA record for most rebounds in a career with 2,034.
10. Jantel Lavender
Jantel Lavender played for the Ohio State University from 2007-2011 and is the tenth all-time leading scorer with 2,818 points. She was a four-time Big Ten Player of the Year and a four-time All-American.
While these players have achieved incredible success on the court, they are just a few of the many talented women who have played NCAA basketball over the years. It's exciting to think about what the future holds for this dynamic and ever-evolving sport.
