Big Ten Women's Basketball Media Day Highlights

The Big Ten Women's Basketball Media Day will feature UCLA stars Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice alongside head coach Cori Close. UCLA, led by top recruits Betts and Rice, aims to surpass their previous best of reaching the NCAA Sweet 16. The Bruins will face stiff competition from USC, highlighted by standout player JuJu Watkins, who is favored for Big Ten Player of the Year. Ohio State, looking to defend its Big Ten title, will navigate the season without key players Jacy Sheldon and Celeste Taylor but has bolstered its roster with significant transfers. Meanwhile, UConn, led by Paige Bueckers, is determined to capture its 12th national title, facing key matchups against Louisville, Notre Dame, and defending champion South Carolina. Each of these teams is preparing for a highly competitive season with aspirations of making deep NCAA Tournament runs.