Amelia Hassett anchors Aussie March Madness push

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Twelve Australians are projected in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament field, with seven playing for AP Top 25 programs.

Freshman Monique Williams is part of No. 5 Vanderbilt, the highest-ranked Aussie-linked team. Senior Amelia Hassett (No. 16 Kentucky), sophomore Isla Juffermans (No. 10 Louisville), freshman Sarah Portlock (No. 11 TCU) and junior Ella Brow (No. 18 Baylor) strengthen the top-seed push.

Freshman Sienna Harvey (No. 8 Washington) and junior Jessica Petrie (No. 8 Nebraska) are also on ranked programs.

With more than 20 Australians either locked in or on the bubble, the women’s presence in March Madness remains strong heading toward Selection Sunday.

🇦🇺 Teams in the Projected Women’s NCAA Tournament

Top Seeds (2–4 Range)

• Vanderbilt – Monique Williams (Freshman)
• Kentucky – Amelia Hassett (Senior)
• Louisville – Isla Juffermans (Sophomore)
• TCU – Sarah Portlock (Freshman)
• Baylor – Ella Brow (Junior)

Other Projected Teams

• Nebraska – Jessica Petrie (Junior)
• Oregon – Mia Jacobs (Senior)
• Illinois – Erica Finney (Freshman)
• Washington – Sienna Harvey (Freshman)
• UC Irvine – Summah Hanson (Junior)
• Syracuse – Sophie Burrows (Junior) – First Four
• Syracuse – Madeline Potts (Sophomore) – First Four

All seven AP Top 25 programs featuring Australians are projected to make the tournament.

basketball.com.au will track every Australian throughout the 2026 March Madness tournament.