Gonzaga Secures Preseason Poll Honors
Sixteen first-place votes pushed Gonzaga to the summit of the 2026-27 Pac-12 women’s basketball Preseason Media Poll, pac-12.com reported as the league officially revealed its outlook ahead of upcoming season openers.
Voted on by a panel of league media members, the poll places Oregon State second with one first-place vote. San Diego State follows in third with two first-place votes.
Full Media Poll Standings
Rounding out the media poll are Colorado State in fourth, Boise State in fifth, and Washington State in sixth.
Fresno State lands in seventh, Texas State takes eighth, and Utah State closes the nine-team field in ninth.
In lieu of preseason all-conference teams, the Pac-12 announced five players from each team in the “Impact List.” Here they arehttps://t.co/ttC8YharcD
Coaches Release Preseason Impact List
Alongside the media poll, the conference released its Preseason Impact List. The roster features two standout players selected by the league’s nine head coaches from each participating program.
The spotlight shines on talents such as Libby Hutton and CJ Latta from Boise State, Kloe Froebe and Camryn Runner representing Colorado State, and Lola Donez alongside Ashlyn Rean for Fresno State.
Program-by-Program Star Selections
Gonzaga’s representation on the Impact List features Allie Turner and Lauren Whittaker. Oregon State counters with Kennedie Shuler and Jenna Villa, while San Diego State puts forward Natalia Martinez and Bailey Barnhard.
Texas State relies on Saniya Burks and Crystal Henderson, and Utah State features Aaliyah Gayles and Lisa Thompson. Washington State rounds out the list with Eleonora Villa and Alex Covill.
Opening Night Schedules Set for November
Six of the nine Pac-12 programs tip off the 2026-27 season on Monday, November 2. Those opening night matchups feature games from Boise State, Colorado State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Utah State, and Washington State.
The remaining three programs open their schedules on Wednesday, November 4. Fresno State, Oregon State, and Texas State will all launch their campaigns at home.
