South Carolina or UConn: Who's truly No. 1?

Can UConn and South Carolina live up to their hype, or is another team poised to crash the national championship race? Chantel and Sabreena break down the top contenders, biggest question marks, and players who could define the women’s college basketball season. The duo dives into South Carolina’s loaded roster, UConn’s experienced backcourt, and the questions surrounding USC’s talent and team chemistry. Plus, they discuss how significant roster turnover could impact Texas and UCLA, why Michigan’s returning core has plenty of potential, and whether Oklahoma State’s revamped roster could surprise this season. Finally, we look ahead to some of the season’s most intriguing early matchups that could offer a first glimpse of how the top teams stack up against one another. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/news... 00:00 Intro 01:36 The teams that could dominate this season 03:16 South Carolina is loaded with talent 04:49 What to expect from LSU 05:24 Will UConn look better this season? 08:48 How will Lindsay Gottlieb put it all together? 13:47 What stands out about Notre Dame? 17:18 Texas navigates major roster turnover 18:58 What Michigan has going for them 21:02 What gives Duke an edge 25:34 Why the Player of the Year race is wide open 30:22 What’s Iowa’s ceiling?  32:16 Who will run the point for South Carolina? 33:50 How will UCLA's new-look roster fare this season? 39:57 Oklahoma State adds two elite talents 45:05 Notable transfers to watch 49:53 What does UConn need to do to win it all? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7734... Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [  / tanooffseason  ] -TikTok: @no_offseason [  / no_offseason  ] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sport... Full Episodes Playlist:    • Full Episodes | No Offseason: The Athletic...   Shorts Playlist:    • Shorts