Kentucky WBB Just Hit No. 14 In The Nation, And Coach Brooks Built His Best Team Yet

The Kentucky women’s basketball team just landed at No. 14 in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, kicking off the new season with some serious hype. This isn’t some fluke, either. Coach Kenny Brooks has had this program on a serious upward swing, and after rolling into the Sweet Sixteen last season, they’re not just hoping for more this year, they’re flat out expecting it.

Big Blue Nation Has Every Reason To Be Pumped

Look, when you’re starting the season ranked 14th in the entire country, it means folks are paying attention. This Kentucky squad has a talented roster, seriously capable of a deep postseason run, and it’s built on a rock-solid foundation. They’re bringing back their biggest star and their best three-point shooter, which is huge for continuity and instant offense. On top of that, Brooks pulled in one of the best recruiting classes in the country. That’s a triple threat right there, and it shows why Big Blue Nation is buzzing about this year’s team. It’s not just hype, it’s warranted excitement.

SEC Is Loaded, But Kentucky Is Ready To Contend

South Carolina might be sitting at the top of the poll, but Kentucky is right there, holding down the fifth-highest ranking spot from the SEC. You’ve also got heavy hitters like Texas, LSU, and Vanderbilt all cracking the top ten. Seven SEC teams made it into the overall rankings, with two more even getting votes. That shows you the kind of gauntlet Kentucky is running, but they’re not backing down. This isn’t just another year for Coach Brooks. All signs point to this being his best team yet, potentially even one of the best in program history. That No. 14 ranking? It’s a good starting point, but trust me, they’re looking way past that.

This team is set up for something special. With that kind of talent, that kind of coaching, and that kind of preseason respect, the Wildcats are clearly aiming for something bigger than a Sweet Sixteen appearance. Get ready, because it feels like this Kentucky squad is about to make some noise all season long.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.