South Carolina retained the top spot in the latest Associated Press women's basketball poll after opening the season with two dominant victories. The Gamecocks, led by Chloe Kitts, improved to 2-0 and received the majority of first-place votes.
Michigan and Oklahoma climbed in the rankings following strong early performances, while North Carolina dropped 11 places to No. 23 after suffering two early losses.
The poll reflects the first regular-season update of the 2026-27 campaign, with several teams making notable moves after the opening weekend.
