It’s officially March Madness and this is the last chance for Hopkins graduate Paige Bueckers to win that elusive national championship. She has done everything else during her time at Connecticut.

Though she’s by far the biggest name of the bunch, Bueckers isn’t the only player from Minnesota competing in the NCAAs:

>> Tessa Johnson, No. 1 seed South Carolina, St. Michael-Albertville: A very important piece off the bench for the defending national champion Gamecocks.

>> Paige Bueckers, No. 2 seed UConn, Hopkins: She has been stuffing stat sheet, averaging 19.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

>> Natalie Mazurek, No. 2 seed TCU, Eden Prairie: Appeared in only 13 games so far for the Horned Frogs.

>> Alyssa Ustby, No. 3 seed North Carolina, Rochester Lourdes: Very effective in the paint for the Tar Heels, averaging 10.6 points and 9.5 rebounds.

>> Jordan Zubich, No. 3 seed North Carolina, Mountain Iron-Buhl: She is not a part of the rotation for the Tar Heels at this point.

>> Liza Karlen, No. 3 seed Notre Dame, Stillwater: After transferring to Irish, she has earned her playing time on a team capable of making noise.

>> Ayoka Lee, No. 5 seed Kansas St., Byron: Leader of the Wildcats averaging 15.5 points, 6.1 rebounds.

>> Finley Ohnstad, No. 5 seed Kansas St., Lakeville South: Appears to be redshirting for the Wildcats.

>> Olivia Olson, No. 6 seed Michigan, Benilde St. Margaret’s: In her first year on campus, averaging 16.2 points to lead all scorers.

>> Trinity Wilson, No. 7 seed Vanderbilt, Lakeville North: She has played sparingly for the Commodores.

>> Gianna Kneepkens, No. 8 seed Utah, Duluth Marshall: Utes’ top scorer averaging 19.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists.

>> Jenna Johnson, No. 8 seed Utah, Wayzata: Started every game and found a variety of ways to contribute.

>> Adalia McKenzie, No. 8 seed Illinois, Park Center: Veteran presence for the Illini in the backcourt.

>> Lilly Meister, No. 9 seed Indiana, Rochester John Marshall: Since stepping into the starting lineup for the Hoosiers, she has carved out a niche.

>> Lauren Jensen, No. 9 seed Creighton, Lakeville North: Leader for the Blue Jays both on and off court.

>> Molly Mogensen, No. 9 seed Creighton, Farmington: She is averaging 9.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists for the Blue Jays.

>> Mallory Brake, No. 9 seed Creighton, Hastings: Started every game for the Blue Jays and has done all the dirty work down low.

>> Kiani Lockett, No. 9 seed Creighton, Minnetonka: After seeing her playing time steadily increase in her career, stepped into the starting lineup.

>> Paige Meyer, No. 10 seed South Dakota State, Albany: She is the engine for the Jackrabbits, averaging 12.0 points, 5.3 assists.

>> Kallie Theisen, No. 10 seed South Dakota State, Wayzata: She contributes with some useful minutes off the bench.

>> Madison Mathiowetz, No. 10 seed South Dakota State, St. Mary’s: Started every game for the Jackrabbits and has averaged 8.7 points and 3.6 rebounds.

>> Ellie Colbeck, No. 10 seed South Dakota State, Fergus Falls: There has not been much playing time for her so far.

>> Callin Hake, No. 10 seed Nebraska, Chanhassen: Averaging 6.6 points 3.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists.

>> Kendall Coley, No. 10 seed Nebraska, St. Louis Park: Tied for second in Nebraska history with 136 career games played.

>> Jenna Guyer, No. 12 seed Green Bay, Centennial: Spark plug off the bench.

>> Miah Meyer, No. 12 seed Green Bay, Glencoe-Silver Lake: After transferring to the Phoenix, has esbecome part of the rotation.

>> Maren Westin, No. 12 seed Green Bay, Becker: As she gains more experience, she has been exclusively used as a reserve.

>> Ellie Buzzelle, No. 12 seed Green Bay, Rogers: After transferring to the Phoenix, she has yet to find role.

>> Sophie Lahti, No. 12 seed Green Bay, Pine City: She has played sparingly during her first year.

>> Amy Thompson, No. 12 seed South Florida, Stillwater: Still in the development phase of her career.

>> Nneka Obiazor, No. 13 seed Grand Canyon, Eden Prairie: She has not played in a couple of months.

>> Kierra Wheeler, No. 13 seed Norfolk State, Robbinsdale Cooper: Spartans leader, averaging 15.6 points and 9.0 rebounds.

>> Taylor Janssen, No. 13 seed Montana State, Rosemount: Reserve has chipped here and there while averaging 11.8 minutes.

>> Ella Johnson, No. 13 seed Montana State, Elk River: Starter made presence felt mostly on defense.

>> Anna Olson, No. 15 seed Vermont, Monticello: Leading scorer for the Catamounts, averaging 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds.

>> Lily Fandre, No. 15 seed Lehigh, Eagan: Starter averaged 10.1 points and 3.9 rebounds.

>> Kaylee Van Eps, No. 15 seed Lehigh, Chaska: Has only appeared in 17 games.

>> Katie Hurt, No. 15 seed Lehigh, Rochester John Marshall: She has only appeared in 13 games.

>> Kelly Boyle, No. 16 seed UNC Greensboro, Hopkins: She has worked herself into Spartans’ rotation.