Maryland women’s basketball landed at No. 14 in the AP preseason poll, released Tuesday.
Despite the departures of 2023 WNBA first-round picks Diamond Miller and Abby Meyers, the Terps garnered a top-25 preseason ranking for the 13th straight season.
Last year, the Terps started at No. 17, eventually reaching their peak of No. 5 in the 17th week of the season.
Key returners, such as forward Faith Masonius and guard Shyanne Sellers, are expected to take charge of this year’s scoring efforts. Graduate students Brinae Alexander and Lavender Briggs also return to the fold, offering veteran leadership, size and steady shooting.