It's no secret that Duke's Alana Beard and Connecticut's Diana Taurasi will likely be the first two players picked in April's draft.

But with the Class of 2004 being touted as the best in women's college basketball history, there's plenty of talent to go around. A look at some of the top draft prospects and an update on their senior seasons (and be sure to tell SportsNation who you'd pick):

ALANA BEARD, DUKE

Beard Vitals: 5-11, G/F, Shreveport, La. (Southwood) Skinny: Best defender in the nation and one of the game's most competitive players just became Duke's all-time leading scorer for men and women, and the first player in ACC history to be named to the all-league first team four years in a row. Beard, who's on track to become the first man or woman in NCAA history to tally 2,500 points and 400 blocks, has the Blue Devils eyeing their third consecutive Final Four appearance. Both Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma have publicly kicked themselves for not recruiting her. STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG REB AST STL PTS 27 52.4 5.1 3.9 2.4 220.8

KELLY MAZZANTE, PENN STATE

Mazzante Vitals: 6-0, G, Montoursville, Pa. (Montoursville) Skinny: While Beard has scored more points than anyone in Duke history, Mazzante has scored more than anybody in Big Ten history. With nearly 2,800 career points, Mazzante also is just one point shy of moving into 11th place on the NCAA all-time scoring list. The two-time Big Ten player of the year is used to being double-teamed, but her quick-trigger release makes her one of the purest scorers around. STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG 3FG REB AST PTS 27 40.6 32.5 4.0 1.8 20.6

NICOLE OHLDE, KANSAS STATE

Ohlde Vitals: 6-5, F, Clay Center, Kan. (Clay Center) Skinny: Ohlde, who like Beard had her jersey retired this season, is Kansas State's all-time leading scorer (2,161 points) and rebounder (970) -- and a second-team acadamic All-American. Just the fourth player in Big 12 history to pass the 2,000-point mark, Ohlde is the Wildcats' all-time shot block leader, too. But she's more than a big girl who dominates the paint -- Ohlde also is a really strong post passer who can handle the ball exceptionally well. STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG REB AST BLK PTS 27 56.9 6.7 3.9 1.9 17.1

NICOLE POWELL, STANFORD

Powell Vitals: 6-2, junior, F, Phoenix, Ariz. (Mountain Pointe) Skinny: One of the game's most versatile players, Powell can play anywhere on the court and does it all for the Cardinal. In her first three seasons at Stanford, Powell tallied six triple-doubles, and she ended this regular season as one of only two Pac-10 players to average a double-double (20.1 points, 11.4 rebounds). Just the fourth player in Pac-10 history to be named to the all-conference team all four years, Powell owns Stanford's single-season (327) and single-game (21) rebounding records. STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG REB AST STL PTS 24 42.2 11.4 3.5 1.9 20.1

STACY STEPHENS, TEXAS

Stephens Vitals: 6-1, F/C, Winnsboro, Texas (Winnsboro) Skinny: Stephens dominates the paint, but not because of her size. At 6 feet 1, she's small compared to most post players, but she's physical, strong and determined and has a knack for wearing down foes inside. Stephens' numbers are down a bit this season, but that's because Texas has more depth and one of the nation's best starting lineups. And in the competitive Big 12, Stephens has been huge, coming up just short of a double-double (14.5 points, 9.9 boards). STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG REB STL BLK PTS 29 55.9 8.3 1.3 1.2 12.0

DIANA TAURASI, CONNECTICUT

Taurasi Vitals: 6-0, G/F, Chino, Calif. (Don Lugo) Skinny: For as much as Tennessee and Chamique Holdsclaw dominated the 1990s, this century so far has been all about Taurasi and UConn. Last season's consensus national player of the year already has helped the Huskies win back-to-back NCAA titles and hopes to help UConn become the first team to make five consecutive Final Four appearances. Despite averaging just 11.1 points over a recent nine-game span, nobody turns it up a notch in the NCAA Tournament more than the ever-confident Taurasi, who can do everything on the court and brings her teammates along with her. STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG REB AST STL PTS 27 46.0 4.0 4.9 1.8 15.9

LINDSAY WHALEN, MINNESOTA

Whalen Vitals: 5-8, G, Hutchinson, Minn. (Hutchinson) Skinny: Will Whalen's broken hand -- she suffered two broken metacarpal bones in her right hand on Feb. 12 -- affect her draft status as much as the Gophers' hopes for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament? Probably not. Without Whalen, Minnesota has struggled to a 3-3 record, slipping to the league's sixth seed in the Big Ten tournament. But all indications are that Whalen will make a full recovery from the injury -- perhaps even in time for the first and second round. At full strength, Whalen -- Minnesota's leading scorer for men and women with 2,186 points -- is a dynamic scorer and playmaker with one of the best all-around games in the country. STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG REB AST STL PTS 22 55.1 5.0 4.8 1.9 20.7

SHEREKA WRIGHT, PURDUE

Wright Vitals: 5-10, F, Copperas Cove, Texas (Copperas Cove) Skinny: Mazzante gets more attention and accolades in the Big Ten, but Wright has been just as impressive, leading the league in scoring in conference games (21.4) and earning All-Big Ten first-team honors for the third consecutive year. Wright, a great slasher who's long and lanky, has scored in double-figures in all 27 games this season, including 15 games with at least 20 points. Wright enters the postseason with 2,140 points. STATS THROUGH MARCH 4 G FG REB AST BLK PTS 27 51.5 6.0 2.3 1.1 20.4