In the latest preseason polls, the Valley City State women were ranked fifth and the men sixth in the NSAA, while Dakota State was unanimously chosen to win the women's title. The University of Maine women topped the America East poll despite losing key player Adrianna Smith to injury, while the men were ranked fourth. Vermont secured the third spot in the America East women's poll, with UAlbany finishing second. West Texas A&M's women's basketball team was selected fifth in the Lone Star Conference, with Texas Woman's leading the rankings. The upcoming seasons for these teams will begin with various opening games in early November. Key postseason tournaments are scheduled for February and March 2025, where successful teams will vie for national tournament spots.