As a senior, Whalen (big fan here) averaged 5 assists and 4 turnovers per game. I'm betting Battle does better in both categories. (And, yes, I know she won't score as many points.)
On your list. (On mine, too, incidentally.) But perhaps this listmaker really values how much talent each team has coming back? I can see that being a reason to rank the Gophers pretty high.
Frese haters will be pleased to know that Gracie Merkle is not going to Maryland after all. She de-transferred. She's sticking with PSU, who must have found some $ for her, I'm guessing?