Connecticut is being represented by seven players in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
Texas will have the most players on the hard court during this year’s tournament with 68 players, followed by California with 55.
There are no players from Wyoming and New Mexico competing this year.
Bridgeport, Hartford, Norwalk, Norwich, Dayville, Greenwich and West Hartford are the hometowns for the players from Connecticut.
Connecticut Players in 2024 NCAA Tournament
| Name | Team | Height | Position | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennaye Hinds | Presbyterian Blue Hose | 6′1″ | Forward | Bridgeport |
| Olivia Summiel | Virginia Tech Hokies | 6′2″ | Guard and Forward | Dayville |
| Mackenzie Nelson | Virginia Tech Hokies | 5′8″ | Guard | Greenwich |
| Yaya Felder | Baylor Lady Bears | 5′8″ | Guard | Hartford |
| Kaitlyn Davis | USC Trojans | 6′2″ | Forward | Norwalk |
| Nalyce Dudley | Sacred Heart Pioneers | 5′10″ | Forward | Norwich |
| Carys Baker | Virginia Tech Hokies | 6′2″ | Forward | West Hartford |
Total Tournament Teams and Players by State
| State | Total Tournament Players | Total Tournament Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 68 | 5 |
| California | 55 | 5 |
| Minnesota | 39 | 0 |
| Ohio | 37 | 2 |
| New York | 34 | 2 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | 1 |
| Illinois | 30 | 0 |
| Georgia | 29 | 0 |
| Florida | 28 | 2 |
| Washington | 26 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 25 | 1 |
| Michigan | 25 | 2 |
| Maryland | 24 | 1 |
| Iowa | 23 | 3 |
| Kansas | 21 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | 2 |
| Virginia | 20 | 3 |
| North Carolina | 18 | 4 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | 1 |
| Missouri | 17 | 0 |
| Colorado | 13 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | 1 |
| Indiana | 12 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 11 | 2 |
| Oregon | 9 | 2 |
| Nebraska | 9 | 2 |
| Arkansas | 9 | 0 |
| Arizona | 9 | 1 |
| Alabama | 9 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 8 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 7 | 2 |
| Nevada | 7 | 1 |
| Connecticut | 7 | 3 |
| Utah | 6 | 1 |
| South Carolina | 5 | 2 |
| Maine | 5 | 1 |
| Kentucky | 5 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 1 |
| North Dakota | 3 | 0 |
| Idaho | 3 | 0 |
| Alaska | 2 | 0 |
| Vermont | 1 | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 0 |
| Montana | 1 | 0 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 0 |
| Delaware | 1 | 0 |
