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The preseason ESPN/USA Today coaches Top 25, with first place votes, 1998-99 records and total points (based on 25 for first place through one point for 25th):
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Rec. |
Pts. |
Comments |
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1. Connecticut (18) |
29-5 |
947 |
Could win UConn's second title in 12 months |
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2. Tennessee (7) |
31-3 |
934 |
With Catchings on, Meek link will still carry UT |
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3. Rutgers (7) |
29-6 |
899 |
Backcourt one of the country's best. So is Stringer |
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4. UCLA (1) |
26-8 |
850 |
Martin leads Bruins to head of Pac |
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5. Georgia (5) |
27-7 |
847 |
Crawford gives Millers someone (else) to pass to |
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6. Louisiana Tech (1) |
30-3 |
800 |
Two words: Tamicha Jackson
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7. Iowa State (1) |
25-8 |
671 |
Frese in range when she steps out of locker room |
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8. North Carolina |
28-8 |
615 |
Brown, Teasley have Heels gaining ground |
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9. Notre Dame |
26-5 |
565 |
Life of Riley could be pretty good |
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10. Penn State |
22-8 |
549 |
Oh my Darling; she dished out 7.53 apg in '99 |
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11. Auburn |
20-9 |
461 |
Tigers burning bright with Sparrow in paint |
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12. Illinois |
19-12 |
384 |
Opponents shouldn't be blasé with Blauser |
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13. UCSB |
26-4 |
362 |
Buescher posted 16 double-doubles in '99 |
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14. LSU |
22-8 |
350 |
No longer a surprise after upsetting Tennessee |
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15. Old Dominion |
28-4 |
349 |
Replacing Mery a must for Monarchs |
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16. Oregon |
25-6 |
340 |
This Shaq doesn't dunk, but does everything else |
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17. Virginia Tech |
28-3 |
283 |
Three starters back from school-best 28-3 team |
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18. N.C. State |
17-12 |
265 |
Summer's time has arrived |
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19. Purdue |
34-1 |
254 |
Boilermakers have taste for Curry |
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20. Kansas |
23-10 |
246 |
Pride -- F Lynn Pride -- will carry Jayhawks |
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21. Boston College |
22-8 |
217 |
Eagles looking to spread wings in 2000 |
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22. Duke |
29-7 |
209 |
VanGorp's gone, but Dukies haven't lost their Peppi |
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23. Texas Tech |
30-4 |
200 |
Defending two-time Big 12 champ still Sharp |
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24. Arizona |
18-11 |
167 |
Entire roster back from '99 Tourney team |
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25. Virginia |
20-8 |
136 |
Looking for 17th straight trip to Big Dance |
Others receiving votes
Stanford 103, Marquette 89, SW Missouri St. 80, Tulane 76, Wisconsin 66, Nebraska 64, Kentucky 62, Texas 59, Florida 57, Alabama 43, Clemson 41, Colorado State 40, Ohio State 37, Maine 35, Arkansas 29, Vanderbilt 28, St. Mary's (Calif.) 26, Xavier 21, Iowa 19, Western Kentucky 15, Michigan State 14, St. Joseph's (Pa.) 14, Utah 14, George Washington 13, Stephen F. Austin 10, Louisville 8, Arkansas State 6, Hawaii 6, Oklahoma 6, Southern Methodist 6, Arizona State 3, Drake 2, Kent 2, Santa Clara 2, Northwestern St. (La.) 1, Oral Roberts 1, Pepperdine 1, Southern California 1.
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