This year's NCAA women's basketball tournament includes a standout group of Canadian freshmen have not only made their way onto Division I rosters, but have made their names known across the league — further establishing the strength and promise of Canadian basketball programs.

The road to the women’s national championship begins on March 19, with the March Madness odds favoring South Carolina (+280), UConn (+280) and UCLA (+325). You can bet on who will win thewomen’s March Madness bracket at the bestMarch Madness betting sites, in addition to the winners of individual games.

It is UCLA that takes the overall No. 1 seed into this year’s tournament, as Cal represents the Bay Area as a No. 8 seed in the Spokane region.