Our way-too-early top 10 women's basketball teams entering 2026-27
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The Arizona Republic has released its early top 10 rankings for the 2026-27 women's college basketball season. UConn tops the list, despite losing key players, due to its strong returning rotation and incoming freshman talent.
The 2025-26 women's college basketball season ended with the Final Four in Phoenix. UConn is ranked first due to its returning starters, including National Player of the Year Sarah Strong. Michigan is second, with its strong sophomore core and perimeter play. USC, South Carolina, and LSU follow, with Vanderbilt, Duke, Texas, Notre Dame, and Ohio State rounding out the top 10. These teams are expected to perform well next season, with some losing key players to graduation but gaining new talent through recruitment and transfers.
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