Ap Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll
The AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll is a weekly ranking of the top 25 women's college basketball teams in the United States. The poll is compiled by a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters and released every Monday during the regular season, which runs from November to April.
The poll is widely considered to be the most authoritative ranking of women's college basketball teams in the country, and the teams that make the top 25 are typically the best of the best.
How the Poll Works
The AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll is based on a points system, with each voter ranking the top 25 teams in order from one to 25. The team ranked first on each voter's ballot receives 25 points, while the team ranked 25th receives one point.
The total number of points each team receives is then added up, and the teams are ranked based on their total number of points. The team with the most points is ranked first, and so on down the list.
The poll is based on games played through the previous Sunday, and the new poll is released every Monday.
The Importance of the Poll
The AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll is important for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it serves as a way to recognize the best teams in the country and to give those teams the recognition they deserve.
The poll is also used to help determine which teams will receive invitations to the NCAA Tournament. The top 64 teams in the country are invited to the tournament, and the teams that make the top 25 in the AP poll are usually among the favorites to make it to the NCAA Tournament.
Finally, the poll is important because it helps to generate interest in women's college basketball. By highlighting the best teams and players in the country, the poll helps to raise the profile of the sport and to bring more attention to women's college basketball.
The Top Teams in the Poll
Each season, there are a handful of teams that are considered to be among the favorites to make the top 25 in the AP poll. These teams typically have strong programs, talented players, and a history of success.
Some of the top teams in the AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll in recent years include the University of Connecticut Huskies, the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the Stanford University Cardinal.
The University of Connecticut has been particularly dominant in recent years, winning multiple national championships and spending long stretches of time ranked first in the AP poll. However, there are always teams that come out of nowhere to surprise the experts and make a run in the NCAA Tournament.
The Future of the Poll
The AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll will undoubtedly continue to play an important role in the world of women's college basketball in the years to come. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, it is likely that the poll will become even more influential and widely followed.
In the meantime, fans of women's college basketball can continue to enjoy the excitement and drama of the weekly rankings, cheering on their favorite teams as they fight for a spot in the top 25 and a chance to compete for a national championship.