- UConn is the unanimous preseason No. 1 in the Big East — reigning powerhouse led by Sarah Strong (preseason Big East POY; last season’s AP POY) after a 38-1, 20-0 conference campaign.
- Two UConn starters moved on to the WNBA: Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick and Serah Williams was also drafted — a notable offseason shakeup.
- Villanova was picked second and opens the season against Notre Dame in Rome’s “Eternal City Tip‑Off,” a fun early-season matchup to watch.
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