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Ranking the top 25 women's basketball players midway through 2025-26

The midseason rankings include nine new names, including two freshman. Sarah Strong remains No. 1.

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WEDNESDAY'S TOP MOMENTS

Marta Suarez hits a buzzer-beater to win it for TCU

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Colorado upsets No. 19 Iowa State for the Cyclones' fourth straight loss

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MASSIVE SHAKE-UP

Women's Power Rankings: How the SEC is shaping the national title race

Texas beat South Carolina in a nonconference game in November. Can the Gamecocks even the series?

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ASSESSING THE TOP TEAMS

Midseason check-in: Who can stop a UConn repeat?

What are the biggest challenges to UConn's hopes of a repeat? Which players should earn All-America honors?

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AP Top 25 poll reaction: LSU on the rise

For the second time since the calendar turned to 2026, change ruled the rankings after a slew of upsets.

SPECIAL MOMENT

JuJu Watkins makes history as Sierra Canyon's first jersey retirement

The USC standout became the first athlete in Sierra Canyon's history to receive the honor after a decorated three-year run.

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