AP Poll - November 10, 2020
Preseason poll of the 2020-2021 season; South Carolina starts at No. 1.
| Rank | School | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | South Carolina | SEC |
| 2. | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| 3. | Connecticut | Big East |
| 4. | Baylor | Big 12 |
| 5. | Louisville | ACC |
| 6. | Mississippi State | SEC |
| 7. | Arizona | Pac-12 |
| 8. | NC State | ACC |
| 9. | UCLA | Pac-12 |
| 10. | Oregon | Pac-12 |
| 11. | Kentucky | SEC |
| 12. | Maryland | Big 10 |
| 13. | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 14. | Arkansas | SEC |
| 15. | Iowa State | Big 12 |
| 16. | Indiana | Big 10 |
| 17. | Northwestern | Big 10 |
| 18. | Oregon State | Pac-12 |
| 19. | DePaul | Big East |
| 20. | Ohio State | Big 10 |
| 21. | Gonzaga | WCC |
| 22. | Notre Dame | ACC |
| 23. | Syracuse | ACC |
| 24. | Missouri State | MVC |
| 25. | Michigan | Big 10 |