“No Ta’Niya Latson is disrespectful”: Fans debate top players in country feat. Paige Bueckers, Flau’jae Johnson, JuJu Watkins and more

Who are the top five players in women's college basketball today? Instagram page HighlightHer sparked a debate among fans when it raised that question on Monday. The account featured UConn's Paige Bueckers, LSU's Flau'jae Johnson and USC's JuJu Watkins in its post. All three have started the season well, leading their teams in scoring.

Other players who were choices were Lauren Betts (UCLA), Olivia Miles (Notre Dame), Aneesah Morrow (LSU), Madison Booker (Texas), Hailey Van Lith (TCU), Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame) and Sarah Strong (UConn).

College hoops fans replied in the comments section to share their picks. Not all of them were happy with the selection though; Florida State Seminoles star Ta'Niya Latson was mentioned several times by users. She has been on fire, averaging 28.6 points per game to lead all scorers across the nation.

Fans showed their support for Ta'Niya Latson, naming the FSU star as their pick for the best player despite her non-inclusion in the list. Source: Instagram/@highlighther

"No Ta'Niya Latson is disrespectful," a user said.

"Where is Ta'Niya Latson? Surely you are not forgetting the player who is leading the NCAA in scoring," an Instagram user commented.

"If y'all haven't watched Ta'Niya Latson play, just say that," another Instagram user said.

"So the woman leading college basketball in scoring isn't on the list," one fan said.

"No Ta'Niya Latson is insane," one fan commented.

"No Latson from FSU?" a fan wrote.

Ta'Niya Latson stakes claim to join Paige Bueckers and co. in top 5 list

Ta'Niya Latson is the main reason why the Seminoles have started the season with a 9-2 record. Apart from being the country's leading scorer, she also leads Florida State in assists with 3.8 dimes per contest.

Florida State Seminoles guard Ta'Niya Latson (#00) brings the ball up court during the women's college basketball game against the Tennessee Lady Vols on December 4, 2024, at Food City Center. Photo: Getty

Latson has scored at least 30 points in four out of Florida State's first 11 games, including a 39-point explosion against the SMU Mustangs on Sunday. She shot 13 of 26 from the field and knocked down 11 of her 13 free-throw attempts. She also contributed in other departments, recording seven rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block in the 93-85 win.

Among the other top players, Paige Bueckers has helped UConn to an 8-0 start, averaging 18.9 points and 4.8 assists per game. JuJu Watkins has found her shooting stroke lately, averaging 31.7 points in USC's last three games. Meanwhile, like Bueckers, Flau'Jae Johnson has led LSU to a perfect 11-0 start, averaging 22.0 ppg.