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UCLA Remains Atop Best of the West WBB Rankings
Arizona State and Gonzaga climb as Stanford slides in latest power rankings
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Best of the West weekly women's basketball power rankings have UCLA remaining at No. 1, while Arizona State and Gonzaga make big moves up the list. Stanford, on the other hand, has fallen out of the top 10 after a tough stretch of games.
Why it matters
The Best of the West rankings provide a comprehensive look at the top teams in the western part of the country, including the Mountain West and former Pac-12 schools now in other conferences. These rankings are closely watched as they help determine NCAA Tournament seeding and at-large bids for teams in the region.
The details
UCLA survived its first real test since December, holding off No. 7 Michigan for its 17th consecutive win. Arizona State had its best week of the season, upsetting Oklahoma State and taking No. 15 Baylor to the wire on the road. Gonzaga leads the WCC after two blowout wins, with freshman Lauren Whittaker breaking a 41-year-old school scoring record. Meanwhile, Stanford has fallen to 16-9 on the season and is at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament after a four-game losing streak.
- Results through Monday, February 10, 2026.
- UCLA beat Rutgers 86-46 and won at Michigan 69-66 on February 8.
- Washington lost to Ohio State 70-60 and won at Wisconsin 91-86 (OT) on February 8.
- USC won at Northwestern 83-65 and Illinois 70-62 on February 8 and 10.
- Oregon beat Illinois 76-73 and lost to Ohio State 80-64 on February 8 and 10.
The players
Lauren Betts
A UCLA player who had 16 points and 16 rebounds in the Bruins' win over Michigan.
Avery Howell
A Washington guard who scored a career-high 34 points and had 14 rebounds in the Huskies' overtime win against Wisconsin.
Jazzy Davidson
A USC freshman who had 21 points and six assists against Northwestern, and 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists against Illinois, earning her fifth Big Ten Freshman of the Week award.
Renee Ross
A Utah player who scored a career-high 22 points in the Utes' loss to Iowa State.
Jade Masogayo
A Colorado player who had a career-high 23 points, including a game-winning 3-point play with two seconds remaining, in the Buffaloes' upset win over TCU.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The Best of the West rankings continue to be dominated by the traditional powers, with UCLA firmly entrenched at No. 1. However, the rise of programs like Arizona State and Gonzaga shows the growing depth and competitiveness of women's basketball in the western region of the country.
