Kentucky women's basketball ranked No. 14 in preseason Coaches Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Kentucky women's basketball team is ranked 14th in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll released on October 21, 2026. Under Coach Kenny Brooks, the Wildcats aim to build on last season's Sweet Sixteen run with a talented roster and a strong recruiting class. This ranking places them as the fifth highest in the SEC, which boasts seven ranked teams overall. South Carolina leads the poll, followed by Texas, LSU, and Vanderbilt inside the top ten. Big Blue Nation is optimistic about this season, as this is considered Coach Brooks' best team yet.
- •Kentucky is ranked No. 14 in the preseason Coaches Poll.
- •The team aims for a deeper postseason run this year.
- •Kenny Brooks leads a talented Kentucky roster.
- •Seven SEC teams are ranked in the Coaches Poll.
- •South Carolina sits atop the poll while Texas, LSU, and Vanderbilt follow.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky WBB top 15 in preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
"The preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll is out, and the Kentucky women's basketball team is ranked in the top 15.
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