Major Movez Media Announces 2026–27 NCAA Women's Basketball Preseason Top 25
The countdown to another exciting season of NCAA Women's Basketball is officially underway, and Major Movez Media has released its 2026–27 Preseason Top 25 Rankings.
Our rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of returning talent, incoming recruiting classes, transfer portal additions, coaching continuity, roster depth, and overall program trajectory.
Preseason Top 10
1. South Carolina
2. Michigan
3. Vanderbilt
4. USC
5. Ole Miss
6. LSU
7. North Carolina
8. UConn
9. Oklahoma State
10. Louisville
Teams 11–25
Iowa
Duke
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Maryland
NC State
Kentucky
Illinois
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
UCLA
TCU
Clemson
Villanova
Storylines to Watch
South Carolina opens the season at No. 1 after assembling one of the nation's deepest and most talented rosters.
Michigan climbs to No. 2 and enters the season as a legitimate national championship contender.
The SEC continues to showcase exceptional depth with six programs ranked in the preseason Top 25.
The Big Ten features one of the strongest collections of teams in the country, highlighted by Michigan, USC, Iowa, Ohio State, Maryland, Illinois, Washington, and UCLA.
Several emerging programs—including Oklahoma State, TCU, Clemson, and Villanova—have positioned themselves as teams capable of making significant moves during the season.
As the season approaches, expect movement throughout the rankings as teams establish their identities through non-conference competition and conference play. Major Movez Media will provide year-round coverage featuring national rankings, recruiting news, player evaluations, game recaps, postseason projections, and exclusive content from across the country.
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