USC Ascends to Top Seed in NCAA Rankings

The latest NCAA women's basketball tournament projections reveal UCLA, Texas, USC, and Notre Dame as the top seeds, with UCLA maintaining its status as the No. 1 overall seed. USC has ascended to a No. 1 seed after defeating UCLA, which marked the Bruins' only loss this season. South Carolina, initially a No. 1 seed, fell to a No. 2 seed following a significant loss to UConn. The NCAA committee's final top 16 rankings also include South Carolina, UConn, LSU, and NC State as No. 2 seeds. The tournament will feature regional play at two neutral sites, Spokane and Birmingham, with the full bracket set to be unveiled on March 16. Conference participation is capped at four teams per conference, and the top 16 seeds will host first- and second-round games.