UCLA's women's basketball team achieved a historic milestone by securing the program's first-ever AP Top 25 No. 1 ranking, capping off a dominant NCAA Tournament championship win over South Carolina. The Bruins, who graduated all their scoring contributors, now face a rebuild under head coach Cori Close. Meanwhile, UConn, the previously undefeated national powerhouse, fell to No. 3 after losing their top spot. Virginia's Cinderella run to the Sweet 16 also made headlines, though the Cavaliers parted ways with head coach Amaka Agugua-Ha.