Women\’s Preseason Poll 📊

October 18, 2023

By: Carlos Alvarez

Angel Reese & The LSU Tigers Start Their Repeat Bid at No. 1 Overall; Caitlin Clark’s Hawkeyes in at No. 3

It’s the women’s turn! The AP Preseason Poll for women’s college basketball was revealed on Tuesday, and there’s no surprise at the top. The defending champs from LSU, with superstar Angel Reese, earned 35 out of 36 1st-place votes to lead the opening poll. UConn comes in at No. 2, and the Fighting Caitlin Clarks (Iowa) round out the top 3. If you recall, it was LSU-Iowa in last year’s national championship, and both schools returned their biggest stars. Could we see a repeat in 2024? Here’s a look at the preseason rankings:

 

Women’s NCAA Preseason Poll

1. LSU (35)

2. UConn (1)

3. Iowa

4. UCLA

5. Utah

6. South Carolina

7. Ohio State

8. Virginia Tech

9. Indiana

10. Notre Dame

 

Rest of Top-25: 11. Tennessee | 12. Ole Miss | 13. Texas | 14. Maryland | 15. Stanford | 16. North Carolina | 17. Louisville | 18. Florida State | 19. Baylor | 20. Colorado | 21. USC | 22. Creighton | 23. Illinois | 24. Washington State | 25. Mississippi State | Full AP Poll Article

 

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NCAA: LSU, UConn & Iowa Top Women’s Preseason Poll

USA Today: The Madness in Women’s College Basketball Will Continue, And That’s a Great Thing

 

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