NC State Wolfpack

There's plenty of star power to watch early this season -- including a potential Final Four quartet in Las Vegas.

The reigning champion UConn Huskies top the list. Find out where South Carolina, UCLA and the rest clock in.

The reigning champ and runner-up are 1-2. Which teams round out the rest, and which transfer highlights each roster?

The four No. 1 seeds -- and USC -- hold steady with one month until the 2025-26 campaign tips off.

As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of the Carolinas based on high school career achievements.

From the biggest storylines to the top players to watch, we preview the 2025-26 women's basketball season.

With four top-40 recruits, the Tigers retain the top spot in the latest edition of our top 25.

Big transfers have put South Carolina at No. 1 and propelled the likes of LSU, Oklahoma and Tennessee higher.

Paige Bueckers, coming off leading UConn to its first national championship in nine years, was selected No. 1 by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA draft Monday night.

After adversity shook her self-confidence, an All-Star's encouraging words inspired the Wolfpack guard to recommit herself to the game.