The UConn Women’s Basketball team is once again the favorite to win the BIG EAST Conference in the upcoming season. The preseason poll, which was conducted among the conference coaches, has predicted UConn as the top team. This comes as no surprise, as UConn has consistently been a dominant force in women’s college basketball.
Coach Geno Auriemma and his team received 10 first-place votes in the preseason poll, solidifying their position as the frontrunners. Despite their streak of 14-straight Final Four appearances being snapped last season, UConn is determined to start a new run and reclaim their spot at the top.
The Huskies are also ranked No. 2 in the country in both the AP Preseason and Coaches Poll. This further cements their status as one of the top teams in the nation. With their talented roster and experienced coaching staff, UConn is poised to make a strong push for the NCAA National Championship.
Challenging UConn in the BIG EAST Conference will be Creighton, the only other team ranked in the national preseason polls. Creighton had a successful season last year, finishing with a 15-5 conference record and a 22-9 overall record. They are ranked No. 22 in the AP Poll and tied for No. 23 in the Coaches Poll.
The full BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Preseason Coaches poll reveals the predicted rankings for the upcoming season. UConn takes the top spot with 100 points, followed by Creighton with 90 points. Marquette, Villanova, and Seton Hall round out the top five.
In addition to the team rankings, individual players from UConn and other teams have received preseason honors. KK Arnold from UConn has been named the Preseason Freshman of the Year, while Aaliyah Edwards, Azzi Fudd, and Nika Muhl from UConn have been selected for the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team. Players from Creighton, DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, and Villanova have also been recognized.
The BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Tournament is scheduled to begin on March 8 in Uncasville, Conn. The tournament will determine the automatic qualifier for the 2024 NCAA Tournament, with the championship game taking place on March 11. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, including the selection process and the games, will start in March.
Fans can catch all the action of BIG EAST Women’s Basketball on FloHoops, the official streaming platform for the conference. With exciting matchups and talented teams, this season promises to be an exhilarating journey towards the championship.