As we approach the start of the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season on Monday, Nov. 3, here are Autumn Johnson’s top 22 returning players to watch out for in the new year.
*Names are not ranked and listed in no specific order
RANKINGS: UConn, South Carolina lead preseason AP Top 25 women’s basketball rankings
- Lauren Betts, UCLA | Center
- Azzi Fudd, UConn | Guard
- Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt | Guard
- Madison Booker, Texas | Forward
- Mikaylah Williams, LSU | Guard
- Raegan Beers, Oklahoma | Center
- Joyce Edwards, South Carolina | Forward
OFFSEASON ADDITIONS: Women’s basketball teams that won the transfer portal
- Kaylene Smikle, Maryland | Guard
- Ashlon Jackson, Duke | Guard
- Syla Swords, Michigan | Guard
- Ta’Niya Latson, South Carolina | Guard
2025 RECAP: UConn defeats South Carolina for its 12th title
- Flau’jae Johnson, LSU | Guard
- Olivia Miles, TCU | Guard
- Sarah Strong, UConn | Guard
- Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss | Forward
🏆 CHAMP HISTORY: Every DI women’s basketball champion since 1982
- Audi Crooks, Iowa State | Center
- Zoe Brooks, NC State | Guard
- Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame | Guard
- Kiki Rice, UCLA | Guard
- Yarden Garzon, Maryland | Guard
- Olivia Olson, Michigan | Guard
- Toby Fournier, Duke | Guard
