Auriemma’s 655th ranking places him ahead of Tara VanDerveer as the coach with the most AP Top 25 appearances. The milestone underscores decades of UConn’s dominance, with the Huskies now 29‑0 and the last unbeaten team in Division I. Their 45‑game winning streak, carried over from last season, has kept them at the top of every poll.
The top five remain unchanged: UCLA at No. 2, South Carolina No. 3, Texas No. 4, and Vanderbilt No. 5. LSU, Oklahoma and Iowa have moved into the top ten, but UConn’s record and Auriemma’s record‑breaking appearance highlight the program’s sustained excellence.