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High Post Hoops ranks the top ten players in the Pac-12

By David Yapkowitz

SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 26: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks drives against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2018 NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 26, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Notre Dame defeated Oregon 84-74 (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)
SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 26: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks drives against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2018 NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 26, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Notre Dame defeated Oregon 84-74 (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 3: USC guard Aliyah Mazyck (21) holds the ball during the first half at the PAC-12 Women’s Tournament in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 3: USC guard Aliyah Mazyck (21) holds the ball during the first half at the PAC-12 Women’s Tournament in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images) /

9. Aliyah Mazyck – USC

It was arguable that the Trojans should have made the NCAAW tournament last season. They were one of the final teams who just missed out and they’re looking to rectify that this year.

One of the main reasons why they should feel confident heading into this season is senior guard Aliyah Mazyck. She’s one of the best defensive players in the conference and a big part of why USC had one of the best defenses in the Pac-12.

She also knows how to put the ball in the basket, averaging 16.5 points per game last season as a junior. She sat out the Trojan’s opening night win over UC Riverside, but she returned in their victory over Long Beach State with a line of 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

USC hasn’t reached the tournament since 2014, and for them to get back to the Big Dance, they’ll need that kind of production from their floor leader.

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