In 2011, 54 Division I players were named NFCA All-Americans. This spring, 36 return including the national player of the year and six of the best pitchers. Check out all the top teams and players.

• USA Softball Player of the Year watch list  Polls: NFCA | USA Softball

The "Watch List" for the 2012 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year has been announced, with Cal, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas leading the way with three student-athletes each.

• Arizona State tops preseason polls  Polls: NFCA | USA Softball

Behind freshman phenom Dallas Escobedo, Arizona State won the 2011 national title. The All-American pitcher has her team back on top in 2012 as the Sun Devils start the preseason ranked No. 1.

• Arizona tops Florida for 2011 national title  Poll: NFCA | USA Softball

BYU accepted an invitation to join the Pacific Coast Softball Conference beginning in 2013. The Cougars have made the NCAA tournament the past seven seasons.

• More: Several San Diego State teams to play in Big West