The Michigan and Michigan State women's basketball teams each made the NCAA Tournament field last season. The Wolverines and Spartans appear strong enough to make a return trip.

Michigan and Michigan State are ranked in the preseason Associated Press women's college basketball poll, released Tuesday, with the Wolverines at No. 13, and the Spartans checking in at No. 23.

Defending champion UConn picked up where it left off as the No. 1 team in the country.

For Michigan, it can boast its highest ranking in the inaugural poll since 2021 (No. 11). The Wolverines started three freshmen last year and went 23-11, winning an NCAA Tournament game. Big things are expected from that trio of Syla Swords, Mila Holloway and Olivia Olson.

Michigan State also notched a victory in the NCAA Tournament,

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