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As the clock ticks down to tip-off, you're reading all you can about who's going to make it to the Final Four and eventually win women's March Madness.
And we're here to help you with all of that.
Our staffers who know ball have declared who will be the Final Four teams (save for one certain person I'm saving for the end who refused!) along with who's hoisting the trophy while confetti rains down in Phoenix.
Here's a look at our expert predictions:
The same four that went to the Final Four last season will be back again. That said, I think how it happens will look different from 2025. There will be a national championship rematch between South Carolina and UConn. Unfortunately, it will be in the semfinals and have the same result. For UConn, it will get back to the national title game, but it won't be South Carolina waiting for them. It will be UCLA. If there was ever a year for UCLA to prove it can get to the national championship, this would be it. The Bruins have depth and six WNBA prospects on its roster, who have all had stellar seasons. That said, the Huskies have experience and a vaunted defense that rivals its 2025 championship roster. It's been the best all year in women's college basketball, and I fully expect head coach Geno Auriemma to put on a coaching masterclass with it.
--Meghan L. Hall
I'm going with 2026 WNBA draft prospects like Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez (TCU) and Azzi Fudd (UConn) to lead their teams to the Final Four with an unexpected appearance from the Oregon Ducks. Then I'm rolling with soon-to-be pros like Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gianna Kneepkens and Gabriela Jaquez at UCLA to win the championship.
--Bryan Kalbrosky
Very chalky Final Four but I don't see any of these squads getting beat in their road to the Final Four. UConn has been unreal this year but I think Dawn Staley gets one off of Geno Auriemma this year on her way to another ring. South Carolina is loaded with talent and has experienced players who can give you buckets. UCLA has the veteran talent and the Betts sisters which I think will be too much for Texas. The national championship will be unreal and another showcase for women's basketball.
-- Jordan Tomiyama
It's hard to bet against a dominant UConn, especially with Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong on the roster. They'll complete the undefeated season and hoist yet another NCAA championship.
-- Mary Clarke
Reject pop culture, experience March for yourself. -- Blake Schuster
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Final Four expert predictions: Who wins 2026 women's NCAA bracket?
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And we're here to help you with all of that.
Our staffers who know ball have declared who will be the Final Four teams (save for one certain person I'm saving for the end who refused!) along with who's hoisting the trophy while confetti rains down in Phoenix.
Here's a look at our expert predictions:
UConn (Final Four: UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, Texas)
The same four that went to the Final Four last season will be back again. That said, I think how it happens will look different from 2025. There will be a national championship rematch between South Carolina and UConn. Unfortunately, it will be in the semfinals and have the same result. For UConn, it will get back to the national title game, but it won't be South Carolina waiting for them. It will be UCLA. If there was ever a year for UCLA to prove it can get to the national championship, this would be it. The Bruins have depth and six WNBA prospects on its roster, who have all had stellar seasons. That said, the Huskies have experience and a vaunted defense that rivals its 2025 championship roster. It's been the best all year in women's college basketball, and I fully expect head coach Geno Auriemma to put on a coaching masterclass with it.
--Meghan L. Hall
UCLA (Final Four: UConn, TCU, UCLA, Oregon)
I'm going with 2026 WNBA draft prospects like Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez (TCU) and Azzi Fudd (UConn) to lead their teams to the Final Four with an unexpected appearance from the Oregon Ducks. Then I'm rolling with soon-to-be pros like Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gianna Kneepkens and Gabriela Jaquez at UCLA to win the championship.
--Bryan Kalbrosky
South Carolina (Final Four: UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, Texas)
Very chalky Final Four but I don't see any of these squads getting beat in their road to the Final Four. UConn has been unreal this year but I think Dawn Staley gets one off of Geno Auriemma this year on her way to another ring. South Carolina is loaded with talent and has experienced players who can give you buckets. UCLA has the veteran talent and the Betts sisters which I think will be too much for Texas. The national championship will be unreal and another showcase for women's basketball.
-- Jordan Tomiyama
UConn (Final Four: UConn, South Carolina, LSU, Texas)
It's hard to bet against a dominant UConn, especially with Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong on the roster. They'll complete the undefeated season and hoist yet another NCAA championship.
-- Mary Clarke
Root for chaos (Do not fill out brackets!)
Reject pop culture, experience March for yourself. -- Blake Schuster
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Final Four expert predictions: Who wins 2026 women's NCAA bracket?
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