Mississippi is being represented by 11 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.
Ridgeland, Gulfport and Newton are the most popular hometowns for NCAA players from Mississippi in the tournament.
Mississippi Players in 2024 NCAA Tournament
| Name | Team | Height | Position | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snudda Collins | Ole Miss Rebels | 6′1″ | Forward | Brookhaven |
| Daphane White | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 6′5″ | Center | Gulfport |
| Laila Walker | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 6′5″ | Center | Gulfport |
| Keshuna Luckett | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 5′8″ | Guard | Jackson |
| Areyanna Hunter | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 5′6″ | Guard | Louisville |
| Ti’Ian Boler | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 6′1″ | Guard | Meridian |
| Alexis Roberts | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 6′2″ | Forward | Newton |
| Ja’Leah Hickmon | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 6′0″ | Guard | Newton |
| Katelyn Brinkley | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 6′2″ | Forward | Ridgeland |
| Madison Booker | Texas Longhorns | 6′1″ | Forward | Ridgeland |
| Hayleigh Breland | Jackson State Lady Tigers | 5′7″ | Guard | Wiggins |
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 |
