Some familiar faces make a welcomed return for this edition of the women's college basketball Star Power Index. Former freshman phenoms Hannah Hidalgo and Audi Crooks continue their dominance into a new season while Lauren Betts keeps UCLA in the driver's seat.

Notre Dame star sophomore Hannah Hidalgo doesn't know how she hit this absurd shot during Sunday's win over UNC.

Reading a giant book in a chair next to a Christmas tree, Hidalgo spins a holiday-style poem about how frequently she steals the ball. It’s completely understandable as she led the country in steals last season (4.6 a game) and is at the top again so far this season (4.2 a game).

Hannah Hidalgo scored 18 of her 24 points before halftime and No. 3 Notre Dame knocked down 13 3-pointers to beat No. 17 North Carolina 76-66.

Hannah Hidalgo scored 18 of her 24 points before halftime while No. 3 Notre Dame knocked down 13 3-pointers to beat No. 17 North Carolina 76-66 on Sunday. Hidalgo joined with her fellow past Associated Press All-American backcourtmate Olivia Miles in helping the Fighting Irish (12-2,

Ian Jackson scored a career high 27 points and Elliot Cadeau completed a four-point play with 4.8 seconds left to help North Carolina defeat host Notre Dame 74-73 on Saturday

No. 17 North Carolina fell 76-66 to No. 3 Notre Dame on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Senior Maria Gakdeng led the Tar Heels with 16 points. Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles knocked down five three-point baskets apiece.