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SI’s Preseason Expert Predictions: Women’s Final Four, National Champ and More

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Plus, we make our picks for National Player of the Year, overrated teams and offer one bold prediction.

The 2022-2023 women’s college basketball season is finally here, with the first slate of games kicking off on Monday, Nov. 7. Next week’s action jumpstarts a five-month-long campaign that will culminate with the national championship game on April 2 in Dallas. Ahead of the year’s tip-off, Sports Illustrated’s hoops writers are peering into their crystal balls to make predictions for what will unfold over the upcoming season.

Will reigning champs South Carolina be dethroned?