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ESPN shares initial Iowa women's basketball bracketology
TL;DR
ESPN has released its first bracketology projection for the 2027 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, focusing on a 68-team field. Iowa's roster is largely set after the transfer portal period, with their starting five and bench rotation mostly established.
Key points
- ESPN released bracketology for the 2027 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
- The projection is for a 68-team field
- Iowa's roster is mostly set after the transfer portal period
- Starting five and part of the bench rotation are established
- Discussions about a 76-team expansion are ongoing
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Note: This ESPN bracketology projection is for a 68-team NCAA Tournament field, not for the reported 76-team expanded field
Though the 2026-27 women's college basketball season is still months away, the bulk of transfer portal shuffling is now in the rearview.
Iowa would still like to add several more pieces to its roster, but the Hawkeyes likely have their starting five in place now and part of its bench rotation settled as well. Many other power programs around the country are in similar situations with their rosters mostly formed.
With the transfer portal period more or less wrapped up, ESPN shared its first batch of women's bracketology for the 2027 NCAA Tournament.
Here's a look at the key items for Iowa:
Iowa's initial ESPN women's bracketology seeding
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen calls out to her team Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- Iowa's seed: No. 2 seed
ESPN has Iowa hosting the first- and second-rounds of the 2027 NCAA Tournament. If this projection comes to fruition, it would represent the fifth time in the last six seasons that Iowa has earned hosting rights.
Q&A
What is the current status of Iowa women's basketball roster for 2027?
Iowa's roster is mostly set, with their starting five and part of the bench rotation established after the transfer portal period.
What does ESPN's bracketology projection for the 2027 NCAA Tournament include?
ESPN's bracketology projection includes a 68-team field for the 2027 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
How many teams are projected in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament for 2027?
The current projection by ESPN is for a 68-team field, despite discussions about a potential 76-team expansion.
When does the 2027 NCAA Women's Basketball season start?
The 2027 women's college basketball season is still months away from starting.
