Ranking top 10 players in women's college basketball as 2026-27 season tips off

As the 2026-27 women's college basketball season commences, the top ten players have been ranked. A significant highlight is the return of All-American guard Juju Watkins, who has suited up for Southern Cal for the first time in 589 days. This return marks a pivotal moment for the athlete and her team as they enter the new competitive cycle, bringing a high-profile talent back into the collegiate basketball landscape after a lengthy absence from the court.