Predictions for every women's basketball conference champ and player of the year
From the ACC to the WCC, here are the front-runners and favorites for player of the year for all 32 leagues.
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- Irish lay Truman State to waste, 125-59The Irish dominated from start to finish in their final tune-up before they play Villanova in Rome to start the season.
- This Lady Vols roster chose Tennessee, and it showsFifteen new faces make up the Lady Vols. Talent will decide plenty, but this roster wants to be in Knoxville, and that gives Kim Caldwell something to lean on.
- Skylar Diggins comes back to Notre Dame to be Special Advisor to Niele IveyThe queen is back in South Bend to help the Notre Dame Women’s Basketball program
- Mississippi State Star Josh Hubbard Earns Spot on Prestigious Bob Cousy Award Top 20 ListMississippi State star Josh Hubbard makes the Bob Cousy Award preseason top 20 for the third straight year as he closes in on more program records.
- Oklahoma State's Liv McGill Named to Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List Ahead of Cowgirl DebutOklahoma State guard Liv McGill has been named to the Nancy Lieberman Award preseason watch list. The Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year enters her first season in Stillwater after a standout career at Florida, with the Cowgirls opening exhibition play Tuesday against Langston.
- Lady Vols open season with basketball exhibitionTennessee, which is receiving votes in both the Associated Press Poll and USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, welcomes Florida A&M to Food City Center on Tuesday night for an exhibition game.
- UConn Women's Basketball: Three Takeaways From Preseason GamesThe Huskies went 3-0 in the preseason after beating Syracuse, Texas and Army.
- JuJu Watkins Reveals Thoughts Over Early Chemistry With USC After Her Return With a Positive Message for the FutureThe ESPYs crowned JuJu Watkins the best college athlete in the entire country in 2025. But even as Watkins put in a dominant performance on Sunday against California, the number three-ranked USC was almost pushed to overtime.
- UConn Women's Basketball: Geno Auriemma Reveals Thoughts For Sarah StrongThe reigning National Player of the Year has been solid in the preseason and looks ready to defend her award.
- Stanford Transfer Charlotte Tuhy Grabs 15 Boards in Exhibition Rout of PacificThe Cardinal claimed a 72-45 win over Pacific, but head coach Kate Paye says there is plenty to work on before they're firing on all cylinders.
- Sophie Cunningham reveals a runway goal that would surprise Fever fansCunningham has built a reputation as one of the WNBA’s most outspoken personalities. Now she has shared a personal ambition that would take her from the basketball court to one of fashion’s biggest stages.
- Ohio State Welcomes Home Thad Matta and Honors Him with a Commemorative BannerThe Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball team welcomed home a legend on Sunday and honored him with a banner that will hang in the rafters forever.
- UConn Women's Basketball: Six Takeaways From Lopsided Win vs. ArmyThe Huskies closed out the regular season in style, beating the Black Knights by 36 points.
- Women’s basketball’s season set to tip with return of Watkins, South Carolina, UConn top teamsWatkins headlines a talented group of stars, including AP Player of the Year Sarah Strong of UConn, Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and South Carolina’s Joyce Edwards.
- USF's new era in men's and women's basketball is fast approachingSouth Florida has made several high-profile attempts over the decades to secure a place as a respected basketball program. Hiring Lee Rose to lead the men's pro
- No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball holds on vs. No. 12 North Carolina, 72-68, in back-and-forth exhibitionThe Terps didn’t trail in the second half but never led by more than seven points.
- South Carolina adds Jordyn Palmer to top women's basketball recruiting classJordyn Palmer, the No. 7 prospect in the 2027 SC Next 100, has committed to South Carolina, sealing the No. 1 recruiting class for the Gamecocks in this cycle.
- ‘Forget I said…’ – When Caitlin Clark’s fear made Geno Auriemma make U-turn on Paige Bueckers stanceIt is highly unlikely to find any player who would strike fear into UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma. Having won 12 NCAA championships, Auriemma is one of the best coaches in women’s basketball history.
- Oregon State Women Plan to be Smaller, Faster and More Aggressive Next SeasonAlly Schimel, Kennedie Shuler, Jenna Villa, Lara Alonso-Basurto and Catarina Ferreira all spoke to the press about their thoughts on the upcoming season.
- Beyond the Court: Sydney Colson Guides Next Generation at USA Basketball EventFormer Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson is sharing her wealth of knowledge with the next generation.
- McKenzie takes reins at MinfordBasketball season is quickly approaching. And a familiar name is returning to the sidelines. J.D. McKenzie, who was the head coach for 14 years at Notre Dame and won five district championship trophies during that stretch of time, will again lead the charge — this time for his alma mater at Minford beginning next month. It’s certainly a statement hire for an already competitive Minford girls ...
- Rylie Theuerkauf Embraces Tennessee's Pace, Says Lady Vols "Share a Chip on Our Shoulder"Rylie Theuerkauf loves to score. At Tennessee, she is working to match that offensive confidence with the conditioning and defense needed to thrive in Kim Caldwell's system.
- Everything Lady Vols Harper Peterson and Avery Mills Had to Say on Media DayLady Vols forward Harper Peterson and guard Avery Mills spoke to the media on Tennessee's women's basketball media day
- Lady Vols guard Naomi White talks SEC adjustment, gaming and Knoxville foodTennessee Lady Vols guard Naomi White, a former Big Sky Freshman of the Year at Northern Arizona, talks scrimmages, defense and life in Knoxville.
- USC women’s basketball ranked No. 3 in preseason AP PollExpectations are certainly very high for the Women of Troy this season, as evidenced by their preseason ranking
- Kaylene Smikle brings no-quit mentality to the Lady VolsTennessee guard Kaylene Smikle talks her return to the court and adjusting to Kim Caldwell's press as the Lady Vols coach praises her no-quit mentality.
- Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo is a Preseason AP All-AmericanNotre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, the preseason ACC Player of the Year, is now a preseason AP All-American.
- How will BYU women’s basketball fare in Year 2 under Lee Cummard?Cummard’s Cougars, 26-12 a season ago, were picked to finish seventh in the Big 12 preseason poll.
- “Geno Was Salty That’s All”: Fans React as Dawn Staley Makes Honest Admission About Handshake Controversy With Geno AuriemmaGeno Auriemma and Dawn Staley recorded another memorable battle when UConn and South Carolina met in the Final Four last season. Staley’s Gamecocks ended the Huskies’ unbeaten season as Auriemma was so close to tasting his 13th NCAA title.
- Week 7 Fantasy football injuries: Baker Mayfield eyes return, Emeka Egbuka's status in doubtBaker Mayfield is on track to return in Week 7, but Emeka Egbuka's concussion concerns could shake up Tampa's Fantasy outlook
- UConn’s Sarah Strong and USC’s JuJu Watkins headline preseason AP All-America women’s teamUConn’s Sarah Strong and USC’s JuJu Watkins, who have won The Associated Press Player of the Year award the last two years headline the preseason AP All-America women’s college basketball team.
- Lady Vols basketball practice observations, including Fatmata Janneh, Jada EadsLady Vols basketball had open practice for media at local media day. Here's what we learned about Fatmata Janneh, Jada Eads and more.
- Everything Lady Vols Guard Kennedy Fauntleroy Had to Say on Media DayLady Vols guard Kennedy Fauntleroy spoke to the media on Tennessee's women's basketball media day
- Bill Ferrara Sets the Tone for the Lady Vols 2026-2027 SeasonBill Ferrara has heard the doubts surrounding Tennessee. The new Lady Vols assistant coach is happy to let them linger.
- No. 2 UConn is ready to make another title run after emotions boiled over after the Final Four lossVideo of the exchange between Auriemma and Staley is sure to become front-page news again when the teams meet at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 24.
- Kim Caldwell Opens Up Lady Vols Basketball's Media DayTennessee coach Kim Caldwell discusses Lady Vols team chemistry, point guard leadership, and defensive priorities ahead of the new basketball season.
- Sarah Strong named AP Preseason All-AmericanThe reigning consensus National Player of the Year was a unanimous pick.
- Shakur Stevenson Wants Floydmayweather Money, There’s Just One ProblemShakur Stevenson is reportedly seeking massive paydays from Zuffa Boxing. But being an elite boxer doesn't automatically make him a box-office superst
- Scott Rueck and the Oregon State Women Are Ready to Compete in the New Pac-12The Beavers head coach has a lot of optimism as he leads his team into their first season in the new Pac-12.
