"Last season's Final Four teams -- UConn, South Carolina, Texas and UCLA -- all have shown they are the favorites to get back to the final weekend of the season. The Longhorns' back-to-back victories against the Bruins and Gamecocks in the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas last week was the most impressive accomplishment by a team at this point. But defending national champion UConn is still holding on to the top spot in the rankings and could be working on another perfect season."
"The core numbers are great -- 18.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 57.1% shooting from the field. But Strong also leads the Huskies in steals (3.4), blocks (2.3) and is shooting 88.9% from the free throw line, which is what sets her apart."
Feast Week concluded with three top-five teams meeting in Las Vegas and Audi Crooks scoring a school-record 47 points. One month into the season, big-time matchups and standout individual performances have already emerged, though conference play can change standings. Last season's Final Four teams — UConn, South Carolina, Texas and UCLA — appear favored to reach the final weekend again. Texas' consecutive wins over UCLA and South Carolina in the Players Era Championship were the most impressive early-team accomplishment. Defending champion UConn remains No. 1 and could pursue another perfect season. Sarah Strong has emerged as the frontrunner for national player of the year with elite all-around statistics.
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