AP Poll - October 19, 2021
Preseason poll of the 2021-2022 season; South Carolina starts at No. 1.
| Rank | School | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | South Carolina | SEC |
| 2. | Connecticut | Big East |
| 3. | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| 4. | Maryland | Big 10 |
| 5. | NC State | ACC |
| 6. | Louisville | ACC |
| 7. | Baylor | Big 12 |
| 8. | Indiana | Big 10 |
| 9. | Iowa | Big 10 |
| 10. | Oregon | Pac-12 |
| 11. | Michigan | Big 10 |
| 12. | Iowa State | Big 12 |
| 13. | Kentucky | SEC |
| 14. | Oregon State | Pac-12 |
| 15. | Tennessee | SEC |
| 16. | Florida State | ACC |
| 17. | Ohio State | Big 10 |
| 17. | Georgia Tech | ACC |
| 19. | West Virginia | Big 12 |
| 20. | UCLA | Pac-12 |
| 21. | South Florida | AAC |
| 22. | Arizona | Pac-12 |
| 23. | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 24. | Virginia Tech | ACC |
| 25. | Texas | Big 12 |