AP Top 25 Women's Preseason Poll

[UConnCat]

AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll

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First place votes ( )

 

[Heytherego]

 

[UConnCat]

1. South Carolina (14)
2. UConn (10)
3. Stanford (5)
4. Maryland
5. NC State
6. Louisville
7. Baylor
8. Indiana
9. Iowa
10. Oregon
11. Michigan
12. Iowa State
13. Kentucky
14. Oregon State
15. Tennessee
16. Florida State
17. Ohio State
18. Georgia Tech
19. West Virginia
20. UCLA
21. South Florida
22. Arizona
23. Texas A&M
24. Virginia Tech
25. Texas

 

[UConnCat]

Others receiving votes:
Georgia 65, Michigan State 63, Florida Gulf Coast 43, Missouri State 18, South Dakota 13, LSU 10, Arkansas 10, Washington State 9, Oklahoma State 8, Notre Dame 8, DePaul 6, Belmont 5, Oklahoma 3, South Dakota State 1

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Heytherego]

 

[UConnCat]

South Carolina with 14 first place votes, UConn with 10 and Stanford 5.

 

[Purchase1]

This is about what I thought they would be although I would have Stanford at 1 because they’re defending champs. But also, how isn’t Georgia ranked????

 

[GamecockFam]

South Carolina with 14 first place votes, UConn with 10 and Stanford 5.

Yay! South Carolina wins the talking season! What's our prize?

 

[GCKSFN4L]

I hate that I have to defend them, but man what's up with the consistent Georgia disrespect.

 

[Kaizen]

UConn is #2? This is not acceptable ...

 

[GamecockFam]

In all seriousness, I think the poll basically reflects what everyone is thinking -- that's its basically South Carolina or UConn's to lose with an outside shot of Stanford winning it all. It's crazy that we could potentially play each other 3 times this season!

 

[Centerstream]

Yay! South Carolina wins the talking season! What's our prize?

A new banner????

 

[RockyMTblue2]

SC won the championship last year right? Well, at least they played in the championship game, right? Well ... I'm with Geno on polls.

 

[visitingcock]

Throw the top three in a bag. Shake well. Se what order they fall out in . . . though I would still give my vote to the defending champ

 

[Centerstream]

Just makes the SoCar at NC State game that much more interesting...

 

[nuna23]

Louisville overated.....

 

[Happydad745]

Preseason polls are estimates based on the quality of players returning, the expectations of the new prospects, the coach, the team history and popularity. As soon as the season is underway, much of the hype is gone and the rankings change.

 

[JordyG]

Mostly as I thought, although I have both Indiana and Iowa above Baylor, Georgia at 24 with S.Florida at #26.

 

[Centerstream]

Preseason polls are estimates based on the quality of players returning, the expectations of the new prospects, the coach, the team history and popularity. As soon as the season is underway, much of the hype is gone and the rankings change.

They change, but basically use the same criteria. For example, certain teams can lose 2 or 3 games and still receive a high ranking.

 

[CL82]

Throw the top three in a bag. Shake well. Se what order they fall out in . . . though I would still give my vote to the defending champ

Same. Once the games start will have a better idea of where the teams stand this year. But given that it’s fairly close, I think I’d be inclined to give first place to the reigning champs.

Looking forward to playing you guys this year. I have a lot of admiration for all that Dawn has done for the Gamecocks.

 

[GamecockFam]

Georgia is gonna have so much bulletin board material from all these preseason polls.

 

[visitingcock]

This is about what I thought they would be although I would have Stanford at 1 because they’re defending champs. But also, how isn’t Georgia ranked????

Well, Texas 25, UGA with the next-most votes. It will work out as it works out. According to Massey, Texas has the 14th best schedule, Georgia is 56. Plus, the Vic factor weighs heavily.

Baylor at 7? If they end up there, it will be some fine coaching.

 

[visitingcock]

Same. Once the games start will have a better idea of where the teams stand this year. But given that it’s fairly close, I think I’d be inclined to give first place to the reigning champs.

Looking forward to playing you guys this year. I have a lot of admiration for all that Dawn has done for the Gamecocks.

I hope we play three times - including the very last game!

 

[ochoopsfan]

Oregon State is #14?
They were 12-8 last year and lost Goodman to graduation and Freshman Goforth(Pac12 1st team freshman) to Arkansas.
Too high, IMO

and of course..........why are there no votes for Cal Baptist?? Polls are stupid to not include them. Heck, Belmont got 5 votes. I understand "Belmont" has a lot of "horsepower" on their team.