Caroline Ducharme could return as an impact player for UConn. (Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
We are just a few short weeks away from another magical college basketball winter.
The Associated Press just dropped their women's Top 25, with UConn starting on top. That's just the tip of the iceberg for New England's potential influence on the upcoming season. This region is churning out Division 1 talent that you can watch throughout the East Coast and much of the country.
If you're looking for locals to follow, we've got you covered. These players are a mix of established college stars and highly-touted former high school and prep names primed for breakout seasons. The only qualifier: no freshmen here, because we've already highlighted them.
Here are 18 of the best in Division 1 women's basketball with ties to New England.
