Husker Women’s Basketball ranks No. 23 in preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Nebraska women’s basketball looks to field a strong team this season.

Nebraska women’s basketball came in at No. 23 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

They look to build on their success from the 2023-24 season. The Huskers made it to the second round of the 2024 NCAA tournament and played in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. They finished with a 23-12 record overall.

This year’s squad features a nice mix of youth and returning talent. Alexis Markowski should be able to provide the Huskers with stability. Other players are trying to make their mark, such as freshman Britt Prince. She joins the program after a decorated high school career that included her winning the Nebraska High School Player of the Year Award twice.

All told, the Huskers return a balanced roster that figures to be one of the best in the Big Ten once again. This should be a deep roster for coach Amy Williams.

Rank School (Last Year’s Record) Points First Place Votes
1 South Carolina (38-0) 770 27
2 Connecticut (33-6) 734 3
3 Southern California (29-6) 716 1
4 Texas (33-5) 670
5 Notre Dame (28-7) 629
6 UCLA (27-7) 612
7 LSU (31-6) 567
8 North Carolina State (31-7) 533
9 Iowa State (21-12) 487
10 Oklahoma (23-10) 457
11 Duke (22-12) 449
12 Baylor (26-8) 434
13 Kansas State (26-8) 407
14 Ohio State (26-6) 405
15 West Virginia (25-8) 285
16 North Carolina (20-13) 263
17 Louisville (24-10) 261
18 Maryland (19-14) 254
19 Florida State (23-11) 177
20 Creighton (26-6) 150
21 Mississippi (24-9) 135
22 Kentucky (12-20) 106
23 Nebraska (23-12) 92
24 Indiana (26-6) 75
25 Alabama (24-10) 57

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