USC Tops Big Ten Preseason Women's Basketball Rankings

In the Big Ten women's basketball preseason polls, USC has emerged as the frontrunner, followed by UCLA, Ohio State, Maryland, and Indiana. JuJu Watkins from USC was named Preseason Player of the Year, with both Iowa's Hannah Stuelke and Lucy Olsen earning All-Big Ten honors. Despite losing key players, Indiana is still considered a strong contender, maintaining a consistent performance in the conference. The Hoosiers will kick off their season on November 4, while Iowa's first game is on November 6. The preseason rankings reflect the teams' performances in previous NCAA tournaments, with all top five teams having made it to the postseason last year. This season marks an exciting transition for USC as they enter the Big Ten with high expectations.