Summer hasn't even started yet, but it's never too early to consider the possibilities for women's college basketball rankings for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
On3's Talia Goodman, who has been at the top of just about everything in the women's college basketball world since the offseason began, has released her top 25 rankings for spring and beyond. Goodman ranks the UNC women's basketball program as the No. 18 team in the country, explaining:
“The University of North Carolina brought back Lexi Donarski and Alyssa Usby for a fifth season, while Dejah Kelly entered the transfer portal and recently committed to Oregon State. Recruit Grace Townsend, from Richmond There's a fair amount of unknowns about transfers and how a group of talented players will perform.'' Donarski and Usby will have a lot of responsibility heading into this season, but the Tar Heels will have time to make adjustments before ACC games begin. ”
Despite the departure of Dejah Kelly, the roster includes several key returners. Alyssa Usby and Lexi Donarski will look to lead this year's team, while Maria Gakden, India Nivalu, Lenya Kelly and others will look to make an even bigger impact in their second season in Chapel Hill. There is.
Not only do the Tar Heels have plenty of returning talent, they also added some key additions through the transfer portal and freshman class. With Laney Grant's reclassification, Courtney Bangert's team will have three talented freshmen on this year's team, while two veteran transfers, Grace Townsend and Trayanna Crisp, will be joining their respective Tars. He's looking to use that experience to his advantage as he begins his heel career.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is once again expected to be one of the most competitive conferences in the country, and the UNC women's basketball program is expected to hit the ground running once the season begins.
