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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. Big Ten Loads Up the AP Poll This Week 📈
The Big Ten Conference just matched a poll record by placing nine teams in this week’s AP Top 25. (ESPN)
WHY IT MATTERS: The Big Ten has been strong for decades, but so far this year the conference is showing sustainable power. With former Pac‑12 giants UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington now in the mix, the conference looks deeper and more competitive than ever. It’s shaping up to be a year‑long battle with the SEC for the title of strongest conference in women’s basketball.
2. UCLA Could Break a WNBA Draft Record 🐻
UCLA’s depth could lead to something never before seen: six Bruins potentially hearing their names called in the 2026 WNBA Draft. No program has ever produced that many draftees in a single year. (Fansided)
WHY IT MATTERS: If you're a WNBA fan tracking the next wave of talent, UCLA is must‑watch basketball. Beyond likely top 3 pick Lauren Betts, the Bruins have a loaded group of prospects: Kiki Rice, Gianna Kneepkens, Gabriela Jaquez, Charlisse Leger‑Walker, and Angela Dugalić. If all six hear their names called, UCLA will surpass Tennessee’s 1999 record of five draftees. Only three other programs have matched that number since.
3. Rori Harmon Is Doing It All for Texas 🐂
At 5’6, Texas senior point guard Rori Harmon may be small, but her impact is enormous for the No. 2 Longhorns. She’s currently the only player in Division I ranked in the top 10 in both assists and assist-to-turnover ratio. (Swish Appeal)
WHY IT MATTERS: Harmon is the steady force driving No. 2 Texas. She scores when needed, but her real influence comes from everything else: leadership, poise, vision, and that pop of acceleration that opens up the floor. She creates clean looks, reads defenses in real time, and protects the ball, making her one of the most reliable and valuable point guards in the country.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
The Kids Are Alright: ESPN dropped its newest rankings of the top 25 high school girls teams in the country.
Unstoppable: Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston discussed who the best 1-on-1 player in the W is, and they were in instant agreement on this All-Star.
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