The NCAA Women's Basketball All-American teams are teams made up of

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players voted the best in the country by a variety of organizations.

History

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teams in women's

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were first selected upon the conclusion of the 1974–75 season by the

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(WBCA). Through the 1981–82 season no divisional classifications existed – players from all collegiate teams were eligible for the honor. In 1982–83 the NCAA divided the All-America teams into University Division (present day Division I) and College Division (present day Division II and III). Since 1983–84, all three NCAA Divisions have been recognized with their own All-America teams.

Voting bodies used to determine selections

Through the years, the following media outlets have been recognized and have been used to determine All-America teams.

References

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History

Voting bodies used to determine selections

See also

References