Breaking down the women's 2026-27 AP preseason Top 25 basketball poll
The first poll of the 2026-27 season is here. We look at the projected starters and biggest game for each team.
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- Women's college basketball 2026-27 freshman impact rankingsUNC's Kate Harpring leads the group, while two USC freshmen will slot well into a loaded roster.
- Women's college basketball 2026-27 preseason top 25 rankingsWatkins' USC starts at No. 3 behind South Carolina and UConn, while reigning champ UCLA opens at No. 13.
- Kentucky State player released on bond after 2 months in ICE custodyKentucky State University women's basketball center Aminata Seck was released on bond Wednesday after spending two months in ICE custody.
- UK senior Clara Strack embraces leading a 'team full of shooters'After a strong junior campaign, Strack shares her excitement in being a leader on the Wildcats' roster and says the several new faces add fun energy and sharp shooting.
- ICE-detained women’s basketball player will have case reopened, court rulesA judge this week granted a motion to reopen immigration proceedings for Aminata Seck, the Kentucky State women's basketball player detained by ICE.
- Kentucky State player in ICE custody after being detained on way to tournamentAminata Seck, who is from Senegal, entered the U.S. on a student visa and was detained Aug. 7 at Louisville's airport as she was planning to travel with her team, her attorney said.
- Kenny Brooks on the state of women's basketball: 'It's in its purest form'Kentucky's Brooks joins The Paul Finebaum Show and explains how women's basketball is still in its purest form even with the rising athleticism of players.
- Women's college basketball recruiting: Top 25 players regardless of classKaleena Smith is the best high school player in the country. Which 2027, 2028 and 2029 prospects join her? Plus, college recruiting updates.