"Less than a week into the 2025-26 women's college basketball season, we've already gotten a sense of how some new faces fit into new places and how some standout players have settled back into familiar surroundings. Defending national champion UConn has both. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, both huge in last season's NCAA title run, led the way in the No. 1 Huskies' season-opening 79-66 victory over Louisville on Tuesday."
"No. 3 UCLA, which made the Final Four for the first time in the NCAA era last season, is off to a 2-0 start heading into a top-10 showdown with No. 6 Oklahoma on Monday. Joining returners Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice in the starting lineup are Charlisse Leger-Walker, who missed last season with a knee injury after transferring from Washington State, and Gianna Kneepkens, who transferred this year from Utah. Both guards could be big contributors for the Bruins this season."
Less than a week into the 2025-26 season, top programs show early form with a mix of returning stars and impactful transfers. Defending champion UConn opened with a 79-66 win over Louisville behind Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, while transfers Serah Williams and Kayleigh Heckel appear ready to contribute. No. 3 UCLA is 2-0 and has added Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens to a starting five that includes Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice. Olivia Miles debuted for No. 17 TCU in an 82-43 win, and MiLaysia Fulwiley has factored into LSU's 2-0 start. No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Baylor drew opening-day attention.
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