Stanford Cardinal (Women's Basketball)

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The team to beat is Baylor, but three hungry and battle-tested squads are ready to give Griner & Co. their best shots in Denver

A hoops prodigy who had her choice of powerhouse programs, Elena Delle Donne once quit the sport. Now she's the nation's top scorer at upstart Delaware—and couldn't be happier

The upstart Aggies took the 2011 title, but traditionally strong teams dominate next season's Top 5

The national championship picture is more up in the air than it's been in years. In addition to Stanford, here are four other teams who have the talent, experience and pedigree to go the distance.