Epiphanny Prince, ESPN.com's pick as the nation's top 2-guard, has plenty of help at Rutgers this season. In fact, with a star-studded freshman class, Rutgers might be better than ever. Graham Hays

Two-time defending champ Tennessee graduated all five starters. Rebuild … or reload? It's never smart to underestimate Pat Summitt. Mechelle Voepel
• Voepel: Freshman's Glory days under way

The SEC race is never wide open, no matter how different the Lady Vols might look. But will this be the year Christina Wirth and Vanderbilt emerge from the shadow of its in-state rival? Graham Hays

Look closely. Does UConn -- led by super sophomore Maya Moore -- remind you of anyone? The 2001-02 championship Huskies, maybe? Mechelle Voepel
• Voepel: Expect even more from Moore

After Tennessee's two-year dominance, red, white and blue have taken over the top of ESPN.com's preseason Top 25. No. 1 UConn is followed by Stanford and Rutgers. Top 25
• Primer: Summitt, Paris nearing milestones

Some familiar faces are gone. And they'll be missing the comforts of Carmichael. But Rashanda McCants and the Tar Heels are once again the ACC favorite as Sylvia Hatchell closes in on 800 wins. Story

Having returned Texas to the NCAA tournament after a two-year absence, Gail Goestenkors looks to continue to lift the Longhorns, who are tabbed to finish second in the Big 12. Story

Selection Monday? Months away. The 64-team field? Under construction. Games still to be played? Thousands. But Stanford, Maryland, Oklahoma and UConn are Charlie Creme's preseason 1-seeds. Bracketology