All four No. 1 seeds remain alive in the 2025 women’s NCAA tournament. But as the Final Four approaches, another No. 2 seed was eliminated Sunday as South Carolina knocked off Duke in the Elite Eight in Birmingham.
Even as March Madness continues, the coaching carousel is spinning and the transfer portal is open — so it’s never too early to look ahead to next season.
For the rest of the tournament, ESPN’s analysts will be breaking down how the 1- and 2-seeds had their title hopes dashed, and what’s next for each team. What player departures might be on the way? Who are the top incoming recruits? What transfers might fit on the roster for 2025-26?
Record: 29-8, 14-4 ACC (third, won ACC tournament title)
How they were eliminated: 54-50 loss to South Carolina in the Elite Eight
Expected departures: G Reigan Richardson
Key contributors expected back next year: F Toby Fournier, G Ashlon Jackson, G Oluchi Okananwa, F Delaney Thomas, G Jadyn Donovan, G Vanessa de Jesus.
Top incoming recruit: PG Emilee Skinner (No. 7 per espnW top…
