With the season a few days away, TDS releases its preseason women's college top 25, led by defending champions North Carolina.

Following the Tar Heels are 24 programs with national championship aspirations. From a host of ACC rivals to rising forces like TCU and a Vanderbilt program looking to prove its legendary NCAA Tournament upset was no fluke.

Check out the top 25 here!

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