The 2026 college football season is now in full swing. But believe it or not, the start of college basketball season is less than two weeks away!
This week, the preseason AP Poll was released for the 2026-2027 women’s college basketball season. USC made the top five of the rankings, coming in at No. 3.
Only South Carolina and UConn are ranked ahead of the Trojans. USC received two first-place votes in the poll.
The No. 3 ranking matches the program’s highest in the past 40 years. The Women of Troy were also ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP Poll ahead of the 2024-2025 season.
USC will tip off its 2026-2027 campaignba week from Monday against UNLV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Prior to that, the Trojans will play an exhibition game against Cal this Sunday at Galen Center.
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