For the first time in four years, UConn is not the defending champion. The NCAA-record win streak is over, and the rest of the women's college basketball world was invigorated by a first-time champ. Mississippi State opened a door, and South Carolina stepped through it. However, the Huskies return the best collection of talent in the country and start out on top again as we look ahead to the 2017-18 season.
The landscape might change in the coming months with (more) player transfers, coaching changes and injuries. But for now, here is a look ahead to next season.