The new AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll is out.

UConn remains No. 1, while previously unranked Washington joins the rankings at No. 25.

No. 8 USC, up 10 spots, and No. 7 Baylor, which jumped nine, climbed the most after the opening week of the season.

No. 15 Duke dropped eight spots.

What does it all mean for the AP Top 25? Let's break down the rankings.

Stats courtesy of ESPN Research and The Associated Press.

All times Eastern

1. UConn Huskies

Previous ranking: 1

2025-26 record: 2-0

Stat to know: UConn has won 30 consecutive season openers. That's the second-longest active streak in Division I.

What's next: Wednesday vs. Loyola Chicago, 7:30 p.m., TruTV

2. South Carolina Gamecocks

Previous ranking: 2

2025-26 record: 2-0

Stat to know: South Carolina has 8

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