Tacarra and Courtney break down the way-too-early women’s college basketball Top 10, including South Carolina, UConn, Duke, Michigan, USC, Iowa, Louisville, Texas, North Carolina and LSU. Which teams are legitimate national championship contenders — and which teams might already be overrated?

The Mid-Majors dive into the biggest questions heading into the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season, including South Carolina’s loaded roster, UConn’s depth, Duke’s transfers, Texas’ young talent, LSU’s uncertainty, JuJu Watkins and USC, and Hannah Hidalgo leading Notre Dame.

Plus, Tacarra and Courtney preview the Players Era Women’s Showcase, featuring South Carolina, Notre Dame, Duke, Texas, UCLA, USC, LSU and UConn.

WAY-TOO-EARLY TOP 10

1. South Carolina
2. UConn
3. Duke
4. Michigan
5. USC
6. Iowa
7. Louisville
8. Texas
9. North Carolina
10. LSU

South Carolina enters the conversation as the clear No. 1, but the rest of the rankings raise plenty of questions. Is Duke really No. 3? Is Iowa too high? Should Texas and LSU feel disrespected? Could Michigan be a legitimate sleeper?

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina may have the deepest roster in women’s college basketball. Tacarra and Courtney discuss how Dawn Staley could manage the rotation and why the bigger question isn't necessarily who starts — it's who earns the opportunity to finish games.

UCONN

UConn remains firmly in the national championship conversation with another deep roster led by Sarah Strong. How does UConn's depth compare with South Carolina, and are the Huskies positioned for another championship run?

USC & JUJU WATKINS

USC remains one of the biggest storylines in college basketball with JuJu Watkins back in the spotlight. The Trojans should have more talent and balance around their superstar, but will that be enough to contend for a national championship?

️ NOTRE DAME & HANNAH HIDALGO

Hannah Hidalgo remains one of the most compelling players in women’s college basketball. Her relentless style, leadership and chip-on-her-shoulder mentality could make Notre Dame one of the most dangerous teams in the country.

TEXAS, LSU & DUKE

Texas still has superstar Madison Booker, but significant roster turnover and a young roster create questions. Duke’s No. 3 ranking gets plenty of attention after adding transfer talent, while LSU enters the season with questions about roster continuity and leadership.

PLAYERS ERA WOMEN’S SHOWCASE

The Players Era Women’s Showcase could give us an early look at which contenders are for real.

South Carolina vs. UCLA
Notre Dame vs. USC
Texas vs. Duke
LSU vs. UConn
Virginia vs. Kentucky

With South Carolina, UConn, Notre Dame, USC, Duke, Texas and LSU involved, December could provide major answers before conference play heats up.

️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Opening + subscribe or stop lurking
02:48 - Way-too-early Top 10
04:12 - LSU and Texas disrespected?
05:36 - Duke at No. 3?!
06:34 - Duke’s roster and transfers
07:31 - Toby’s development
08:43 - Transfer portal chaos
09:11 - Talia Goodman + portal talk
09:38 - Louisville’s roster
10:53 - Skylar Jones roster mix-up
13:21 - Is Iowa overrated?
15:40 - Michigan + South Carolina
17:15 - Dawn Staley’s potential starters
19:53 - McKear’s case to start
21:19 - South Carolina’s depth
22:57 - Starting vs. finishing
24:34 - South Carolina vs. UConn depth
25:50 - USC + JuJu Watkins
27:31 - Why JuJu remains a major storyline
28:42 - UConn + Sarah Strong
33:10 - Texas + Madison Booker
38:39 - Hannah Hidalgo + LSU questions
43:07 - Players Era Women’s Showcase
44:13 - UCLA questions
45:05 - Duke + Notre Dame
46:21 - Hannah Hidalgo leading Notre Dame
47:54 - Texas-Duke, SC-UCLA & ND-USC
49:34 - LSU-UConn + Virginia-Kentucky

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