After landing a conference-record 12 NCAA Tournament bids a season ago, Big Ten women’s basketball is off and running with another action-packed campaign.

High-profile matchups, emphatic performances and more have highlighted the first few months of action. Some teams are easing into things. Others are playing gauntlets to build mental toughness. Everyone dipped into Big Ten play earlier this month for a taste of what's to come.

With that, here is the USA TODAY Sports Network’s fourth Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings of the 2025-26 season. Records are reflective of games through Dec. 10.

1. UCLA (9-1)

Previously: No. 1

What to know : Dominant home wins over Tennessee and Oregon have UCLA on a three-game winning streak after the Texas stumble.

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