The Athletic has launched a series of sports debates in which two writers break down a specific topic. In this edition, Chantel Jennings and Sabreena Merchant debate their picks for NCAA Player of the ...

Miyu Yamashita, now No. 13, is the highest-ranked player followed by compatriot Rio Takeda at No. 17 and 29th-ranked Yoon. The Iwai sisters, Akie and Chisato, are ranked 30th and 48th, respectively.