AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas women’s basketball team has been ranked fourth in the AP preseason top 25 poll, which was announced on Tuesday. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the AP poll, and the Longhorns hold the distinction of being among the most frequently ranked teams in women’s basketball, with 642 appearances to date. Notably, Texas has claimed the No. 1 spot 49 times since the poll’s inception in 1976.
In the previous season, the Longhorns began at No. 4 in the AP poll and consistently maintained a position within the top 10 throughout the year, even reaching the top five for 17 out of 21 weeks. Their performance peaked when they ascended to the No. 1 ranking for two weeks—an achievement that hadn’t occurred for the program in over two decades.
Texas recently concluded a historic season, achieving a program-record 35 wins during the NCAA Era. The team not only advanced to the Final Four for the first time in 22 years but also secured the SEC regular season championship in their inaugural year in the conference. Their impressive SEC record of 15-1 contributed to an overall record of 68-9 over the last two seasons.
Highlighting individual performances, Madison Booker was recognized as the SEC Player of the Year in 2025 and has been named the preseason SEC Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season by media outlets. As a two-time First Team All-American, she enters her junior year at Texas poised to further enhance her reputation. Rori Harmon, a three-time All-America honorable mention, returns for her final season and is on track to break the all-time assists record at Texas, needing just 46 more assists to achieve this milestone. Freshman standout Jordan Lee, who made the SEC All-Freshman team in 2025, is also back to contribute to the team’s success.
