It’s time for the first, but not last, edition of the DII women’s basketball Power 10 Rankings for the 2022-23 regular season. You can expect to see them every other week until the DII women’s basketball championship tips off in March.
Perhaps to no one’s surprise, my preseason No. 1 — Grand Valley State — is a perfect 9-0… and still No. 1. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some pleasant surprises, but more on them in a few.
LOOK BACK: The Preseason Power 10
Remember, the NCAA.com Power 10 rankings are mine, and mine alone. There is no committee voting, and I like to try and blend the metrics the selection committee uses with the ol’ eye test and which teams are playing good basketball.
The first DII women’s Power 10 rankings of the regular season
(Note: All games through Dec. 15)
No. 1 Grand Valley State | Previous: 1: The Lakers have been a really good team the past few years, predicated on a stingy defense that often finds its way atop the DII statistical leaders. That’s why this 9-0 start is scary. That renowned defense is still there, but these Lakers are scoring 85.3 points per game — 20 points more than last year’s sensational semifinals team. It’s possible the Lakers are even better than last year.
No. 2 Ashland | Previous: 3: The Eagles…
