That’s largely because this season’s No. 1 seeds — Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida — are easily the strongest ever ... Pat Kelsey and J’Vonne Hadley’s faces said it all during the bracket reveal: ...

Since the NCAA women’s tournament was born, there have been 32 No. 1 seeds that have gone on to win it all, along with seven No. 2 seeds and three No. 3 seeds.