Tacarra and Courtney react to the way-too-early women’s college basketball Top 25 rankings and debate which teams deserve the hype heading into the 2026-27 season.

Is South Carolina the clear No. 1 team? Are Duke and Michigan ranked too high? Where should LSU actually be ranked? And which teams like Vanderbilt, Oklahoma State, Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Oklahoma could surprise people this season?

The Mid Majors break down Post Her Hoops’ early Top 25 and compare it with another women’s college basketball rankings list. Instead of just looking at the numbers, Tacarra and Courtney dig into roster construction, transfer portal additions, freshmen, returning players, depth and player development to determine which programs actually have the pieces to justify their rankings.

WAY-TOO-EARLY WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOP 25 REACTIONS

Key Topics
South Carolina at No. 1 and why the Gamecocks remain the team to beat
Where UConn and Duke belong among the top national championship contenders
Why Duke at No. 3 and Michigan at No. 4 deserve a closer roster evaluation
The debate over LSU at No. 6 versus No. 10
LSU's young talent, transfers and potential starting lineup
Why Vanderbilt could be one of the most underrated teams in women's college basketball
Vanderbilt's young talent and potential breakout players
The ceiling for Oklahoma State, especially with Audi Crooks and Liv McGill
Why UCLA could be ranked too high after significant roster turnover
Washington and Avery Howell's breakout potential
Notre Dame's roster depth, experience, size and young talent
Iowa State's freshman class and overall depth
Ohio State's defense and guard play
TCU's roster and how its personnel fits Mark Campbell's system
Why Ole Miss at No. 22 could be much too low
Jada Richard's development and potential impact at Ole Miss
Oklahoma and Aaliyah Chavez, including what comes next in her development
Why talent alone isn't enough for young teams trying to become national contenders
NC State and North Carolina's rosters heading into the 2026-27 season

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