Both the Iowa and Iowa State women's basketball teams made ESPN's top 25 preseason rankings.

ESPN's top 25 was released on Tuesday, Oct. 7, less than a month before both teams kick off their regular seasons on Monday, Nov. 3.

Here's what ESPN had to say about both teams and where they placed in the top 25.

Where did the Iowa and Iowa State women's basketball teams rank in ESPN's preseason top 25 rankings?

The Cyclones came in at No. 13. The Hawkeyes were ranked seven spots farther down the list at No. 20. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Here is ESPN's top 25:

Connecticut

South Carolina

UCLA

Texas

LSU

Oklahoma

Tennessee

North Carolina State.

Duke

Maryland

North Carolina

Ole Miss

Iowa State

Notre Dame

Michigan

Louisville

USC

Ba

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