Duke women's basketball opens 2026-27 season ranked fourth in coaches poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Duke women's basketball will start the 2026-27 season ranked No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. Under head coach Kara Lawson, the Blue Devils return three starters and nine players from last year's squad, including star players Toby Fournier and Delaney Thomas. Duke is picked to repeat as ACC champion after winning both the regular season and tournament titles last year. The team will open its season on Tuesday, Nov. 3, against Green Bay at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
- •Duke is ranked No. 4 in the preseason coaches poll.
- •The team returns nine players from last year.
- •Duke is favored to defend its ACC championship.
- •The season opener is scheduled for Nov. 3 against Green Bay.
- •The ranking includes top programs like South Carolina and UConn.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Duke women's basketball ranking in USA TODAY Sports coaches poll to start 2026-27 season
"Here's a look at the first USA TODAY Sports coaches poll for the 2026-27 women's college basketball season, including Duke's preseason ranking.
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