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South Carolina and UConn top the women’s basketball power rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:46 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

South Carolina and UConn top the women’s basketball power rankings

Summary

With the NCAA season approaching, South Carolina maintains its No. 1 ranking in the latest women’s college basketball poll, ahead of UConn at No. 2. The Gamecocks face roster changes, including the departure of Maddy McDaniel, but have added Brooke Quarles Daniels from Michigan. UConn seeks to reload after losing No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd, bolstered by new freshman Jovana Popovic, who had a strong preseason performance. The season tips off shortly after the completion of the WNBA Finals, further intensifying the rivalry between the college and professional levels.

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•South Carolina is ranked No. 1 ahead of UConn at No. 2.
•Brooke Quarles Daniels joins South Carolina, aiding in the transition at point guard.
•UConn's Jovana Popovic scored 22 points in a preseason win over Texas.
•Michigan faces challenges with Mila Holloway sidelined due to injury.
•The NCAA season begins shortly after the WNBA Finals conclude.

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11:46 AMYahoo Sports — Women’s college basketball top 25: Who really deserves No. 1? South Carolina or UConn?

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Sometimes, the “No Offseason” moniker here at The Athletic is a little too on-the-nose. With the WNBA Finals ending Saturday evening and the NCAA season tipping off 14 hours later, this is the shortest gap yet between the professional and the college games. The NCAA offseason has only become more hectic in recent years. The 5-in-5 eligibility rule brought back some players whose careers we thought were over. (Welcome back, Brooklyn Meyer!) The transfer portal continued late into the summer, incl
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