Can UConn Repeat as Women's March Madness Champs?

Our expert analysis picks the winners, sleepers, and potential upsets for the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament as UConn aims for a repeat title.
The Connecticut Huskies have established a dominant dynasty in women's college basketball, winning the past five NCAA Tournaments. Can anyone derail the UConn juggernaut in 2026 and prevent them from repeating as champions?
Our team of contributors breaks down the key storylines, top contenders, and potential surprises for this year's women's NCAA Tournament. While UConn and South Carolina are the clear favorites, several other teams are poised to make a deep run and potentially pull off upsets.
Texas and UCLA met in a close November matchup, with the Longhorns holding off a late Bruins comeback. However, UCLA has since reeled off 25 straight wins and could be primed for a tournament run. {{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}
There have only been four women's Final Fours featuring all No. 1 seeds, but this year has the potential to give us the fifth. A UConn-South Carolina rematch of last year's national championship game would be a tantalizing matchup, especially since the powerhouses didn't meet during the regular season for the first time since 2014-15.
Our experts dive into all the key storylines, sleeper teams, and potential Cinderella runs that could shake up the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament. Who will cut down the nets when the madness concludes? {{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}
Source: The Guardian


