Here's a look at the top five centers in the country (listed alphabetically):

TOP CENTERS
Chantelle Anderson Vanderbilt	Continues to get better on the low post; few can get up to her height.
Vanessa Hayden Florida	Solid presence in the paint who has shown a soft touch.
Ashley Robinson Tennessee	Misses half the season, but half her game is better than most.
Ayana Walker Louisiana Tech	Terrific rebounder whose offensive skills continue to improve.
Angie Welle* Iowa State	Runs the floor well; can go low or step outside to shoot the jumper.
Breakout season: Christi Thomas, Georgia Fab Frosh: Cisti Greenwalt, Texas Tech * Player is a two-time selection who also was picked in our 2000-2001 season preview

ESPN play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins will contribute a bi-weekly women's college basketball feature throughout the season.