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USA TODAY/ESPN preseason coaches poll: UConn starts at No. 1 (Nov. 3rd, 2010)



The USA TODAY/ESPN women's preseason coaches poll with first-place votes in parentheses. Total points are based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th.
2010 USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 Preseason Women's Coaches Poll
Outlooks by USA TODAY's Andy Gardiner. 2009-10 record in parenthesis.
1. Connecticut (39-0)
Points: 765 (27 first-place votes). Previous ranking: 1. Outlook: Two-time defending champion carries a 78-game winning streak and returns national player of the year F Maya Moore. But career scoring leader C Tina Charles graduated and is in the WNBA, and G Caroline Doty was lost for the season to knee surgery. Opens: Nov. 14 vs. Holy Cross.
2. (tie) Baylor (27-10)
Points: 724 (2). Previous ranking: 4. Outlook: Lady Bears return four starters, 86% of their scoring and 88% of their rebounding from a Final Four team. C Brittney Griner set an NCAA Division I record for blocked shots as a freshman. A rugged non-conference schedule will be a challenge. Opens: Nov. 12 vs. Florida International in World Vision Invitatiional.
2. (tie) Stanford (36-2)
Points: 724 (1). Previous ranking: 2. Outlook: Cardinal's losses last year came against UConn. All-America F Nnemkadi Ogwumike returns and is joined by freshman sister Chiney, the USA TODAY 2010 high school player of the year. Veteran F Kayla Pedersen provides inside power. Opens: Nov. 14 vs. Rutgers.
4. Tennessee (32-3)
Points: 674 (1). Previous ranking: 8. Outlook: The backcourt of Shekinna Stricklen and Angie Bjorklund can match up with anyone. Kelley Cain is a proven post presence and is among nine players who averaged at least 11 minutes a game last year. F Glory Johnson is a productive reserve. Opens: Nov. 12 at Louisville.
5. Duke (30-6)
Points: 619. Previous ranking: 6. Outlook: G Jasmine Thomas, C Krystal Thomas and F Karima Christmas are three accomplished scorers, but the bench is thin. A highly ranked freshman class led by G Chelsea Gray will be asked to contribute quickly. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Brigham Young.
6. Xavier (30-4)
Points: 602. Previous ranking: 5. Outlook: After reaching the Elite Eight for the first time, the Musketeers return 6-5 F Amber Harris and 6-6 C Ta'Shia Phillips, who teamed to average 30 points and 20 rebounds a year ago. G Katie Rutan hit 85 three-pointers as a freshman. Opens: Nov. 12 at South Carolina.
7. Ohio State (31-5)
Points: 522. Previous ranking: 15. Outlook: Senior C Jantel Lavender, three-time Big Ten player of the year, anchors an offense that was eighth in scoring last season (78-point average). G Samantha Prahalis was second nationally in assists and keyed an offense that shot 40.2% from three-point range. Opens: Nov. 12 at Temple.
8. Texas A&M (26-8)
Points: 512. Previous ranking: 14. Outlook: Four-year captain Sydney Colson returns at point to lead a team upset by Gonzaga in the second round of last year's NCAA tournament. Senior F-C Danielle Adams averaged 16.3 points and 5.8 rebounds and is joined by 6-5 freshman Karla Gilbert. Opens: Nov. 16 vs. Arkansas-Little Rock.
9. Oklahoma (27-11)
Points: 506. Previous ranking: 3. Outlook: G Danielle Robinson is the foundation for a team that will rely on freshmen G Aaryn Ellenberg and C Nicole Griffin along with junior college transfer F Jelena Cerina. G Whitney Hand is out at least until January after microfracture knee surgery. Opens: Nov. 13 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
10. Kentucky (28-8)
Points: 497. Previous ranking: 9 (Tie). Outlook: F Victoria Dunlap earned preseason SEC player of the year honors after averaging 18.1 points and 8.4 rebounds as the Wildcats reached the Elite Eight and set a school record for wins. G A'dia Mathies (13.6 ppg) was the league's top freshman last year. Opens: Nov. 12 vs. Morehead State.
11. West Virginia (29-6)
Points: 454. Previous ranking: 16. Outlook: G Liz Repella and F Korinne Campbell teamed to average 25 points as juniors and lead a team fourth nationally in scoring defense (51.9 ppg). WVU welcomes three transfers and look to continue their home court dominance (17-0 a year ago). Opens: Nov. 12 vs. Loyola (Md.).
12. Notre Dame (29-6)
Points: 419. Previous ranking: 11. Outlook: The Irish must replace three starters from the team that lost to Oklahoma in last year's NCAA regional semis. Sophomore G Skylar Diggins (13.8 ppg) and senior F Becca Bruszewski (9.1 ppg) are the top returning scorers. Opens: Nov. 12 vs. New Hampshire.
13. Georgetown (26-7)
Points: 380. Previous ranking: 17. Outlook: The Hoyas set a school record for victories before losing to Baylor in the NCAA regional semifinals. G Sugar Rodgers (17.6 ppg) was the Big East freshman of the year last season and is joined in the backcourt by Monica McNutt (11.2 ppg). Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Augusta (Ga.) State.
14. Florida State (29-6)
Points: 298. Previous ranking: 9 (tie). Outlook: The Seminoles lost their top two scorers and 40% of their offense from a team that lost to UConn in the NCAA regional semifinals. FSU will rely on its backcourt of Courtney Ward (10.9 ppg, 5.7 apg) and Alexa Deluzio (41% three-point shooting). Opens: Nov. 12 vs. Alabama State.
15. UCLA (25-9)
Points: 283. Previous ranking: 23. Outlook: After posting their best record in a decade the Bruins could be even better in coach Nikki Caldwell's third season. Four starters are back, including all-conference F Jasmine Dixon (15.3 ppg, 8 rpg) and G Doreena Campbell (9.8 ppg). Opens: Nov. 12 at San Diego State.
16. St. John's (25-7)
Points: 262. Previous ranking: 18. Outlook: The Red Storm return their top three scorers and four starters from a team that lost by a point to FSU in the NCAA second round. F Da'Shena Stevens (14.3 ppg, 7.6 rpg) and G Shenneika Smith (12.9 ppg) will carry the offense. Opens: Nov. 12 vs. Marist in Wildcat Classic in Manhattan, Kan.
17. Iowa State (25-8)
Points: 226. Previous ranking: 13. Outlook: The Cyclones ranked eighth in scoring defense last year (53.5 ppg) and will follow senior G Kelsey Bolte (12.3 ppg with 84 three-pointers). C Anna Prins and F Chelsea Poppen teamed to average 18 points and 11 rebounds. Opens: Nov. 13 vs.Western Illinois.
18. North Carolina (19-12)
Points: 206. Previous ranking: not ranked. Outlook: The Tar Heels look to rebound after finishing 6-8 in the ACC last year. Gs Italee Lucas and Cetera DeGraffenreid teamed to average 29 points last season and are joined by F Jessica Breland, back after battling cancer last season. Opens: Nov. 12 vs. North Florida.
19. Georgia (25-9)
Points: 196. Previous ranking: 19. Outlook: Three starters return from last season's Sweet 16 team, led by F Porsha Phillips (8.7 rpg) and Gs Jasmine James (11.5 ppg, 101 assists) and Meredith Mitchell (8.5 ppg). The Lady Bulldogs were seventh nationally last year in FG defense (34.6%). Opens: Nov. 14 vs. Georgia Southern.
20. Texas (22-11)
Points: 182. Previous ranking: 25 (tie). Outlook: The Longhorns lost leading scorer Brittainey Raven from a team bounced in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. They welcome five freshmen guards to join G Ashleigh Fontenette (10.3 ppg) and F Kathleen Nash (11.7 ppg, 6.7 rpg). Opens: Nov. 12 vs. Mississippi Valley State.
21. Vanderbilt (23-11)
Points: 151. Previous ranking: 24. Outlook: The Commodores were ousted by Xavier in the second round of last year's NCAA tournament and must replace leading scorer Meredith Marsh. Preseason all-conference G Jence Rhoads (13.8 ppg, 5 apg) and F Hannah Tuomi (10 ppg, 5.8 rpg) are keys. Opens: Nov. 14 vs. Howard.
22. Gonzaga (29-5)
Points: 106. Previous ranking: 12. Outlook: Senior G Courtney Vandersloot (14.1 ppg, 9.4 apg), two-time West Coast Conference player of the year, leads five of the Bulldogs' top eight scorers from last year's Sweet 16 team. They averaged 80 points while shooting 47.4% from the field a year ago. Opens: Nov. 12 at Southern California.
23. Nebraska (32-2)
Points: 95. Previous ranking: 7. Outlook: The Cornhuskers will try to approach last year's 30-game winning streak, first Big 12 title and first trip to the Sweet 16 without All-American Kelsey Griffin's 20.1 points and 10.4 rebounds. F Dominique Kelley (12.6 ppg) is the key holdover.
Opens:
Nov. 13 vs. Vermont.
24. Michigan State (23-10)
Points: 91. Previous ranking: not ranked. Outlook: The Spartans return F Lykendra Johnson (8.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg) and G Brittney Thomas (7.3 ppg, 104 assists) from a team that beat Xavier and Ohio State last season before losing to Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne.
25. Iowa (20-14)
Points: 86. Previous ranking: not ranked. Outlook: Kachine Alexander (16 ppg), Jaime Printy (14.7) and Kamille Wahlin (14.2) give the Hawkeyes three productive backcourt scorers. F Kelly Krei and C Morgan Johnson teamed to average 17 points with 11 rebounds a year ago. Opens: Nov. 12 vs. Southern in Islander Tip-off in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Others receiving votes: TCU (22-9) 70; Maryland (21-13) 62; Wisconsin-Green Bay (28-5) 48; LSU (21-10) 46; Dayton (25-8) 38; DePaul (21-12) 33; Georgia Tech (23-10) 30; Virginia (21-10) 23; San Diego State (23-11) 22; Oklahoma State (24-11) 19; Hartford (27-5) 17; California (24-13) 16; James Madison (26-7) 10; Arkansas-Little Rock (27-7) 9; Auburn (15-16) 9; Mississippi State (21-13) 7; North Carolina State (20-14) 6; Temple (25-9) 5; Marist (26-8) 4; Rutgers (19-15) 4; Gardner-Webb (28-5) 3; Purdue (15-17) 3; Southern California (19-12) 3; Bowling Green (27-7) 2; Fresno State (27-7) 1; Liberty (27-6) 1; Louisville (14-18) 1; Michigan (21-14) 1; Princeton (26-3) 1; Western Kentucky (21-11) 1.

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The USA TODAY/ESPN Board of Coaches is made up of 31 head coaches at Division I institutions. All are members of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. The board for the 2010-11 season: Courtney Banghart, Princeton; Frank Bennett, Lipscomb; Rae Blair, Texas-San Antonio; Matt Bollant, Wisconsin-Green Bay; Nikki Caldwell, UCLA; Matt Corkery, American; Leslie Crane, Western Illinois; Tonya Edwards, Alcorn State; Bill Fennelly, Iowa State; Jose Fernandez, South Florida; Jim Flanery, Creighton; Nell Fortner, Auburn; Susan Robinson Fruchtl, St. Francis (Pa.); LeDawn Gibson, Florida A&M; Tom Hodges, Morehead State; Jim Jabir, Dayton; Joe Mathews, Towson; Lynn Milligan, Rider; Kelly Packard, Ball State, Raegan Pebley, Utah State; Mike Petersen, Wake Forest; Rick Pietri, South Alabama; Gordy Presnell, Boise State; Rick Reeves, Gardner-Webb; Phil Stern, Maryland-Baltimore County; Paul Thomas, Saint Mary's; Sharon Versyp, Purdue; Jaime White, Northern Colorado; Joi Williams, Central Florida; Nancy Wilson, College of Charleston; Jody Wynn, Long Beach State.




2010-11 NCAA Women's Basketball AP Poll

Updated: 10/29/2010 - 2:37 PM
RANKNAMEWLPTSFIRST PLACE VOTESPREVIOUS
1Connecticut Huskies00992391
2Baylor Lady Bears00934114
3Stanford Cardinal0092202
4Tennessee Lady Vols0088603
5Xavier Musketeers0081805
6Duke Blue Devils0080206
7Ohio St. Buckeyes0075908
8Texas A&M Aggies0066409
9Kentucky Wildcats00649019
10Oklahoma Sooners00595012
11West Virginia Mountaineers00579010
12Notre Dame Fighting Irish0056007
13Georgetown Hoyas00506013
14St. John's Red Storm00452015
15North Carolina Tar Heels004200NR
16UCLA Bruins00382022
17Texas Longhorns00274017
18Florida St. Seminoles00270011
19Georgia Lady Bulldogs00241023
20Iowa St. Cyclones00195016
21Maryland Terrapins001340NR
22Iowa Hawkeyes001210NR
23TCU Lady Frogs001170NR
24Vanderbilt Commodores001090NR
25Michigan St. Spartans00105024

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