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Stanford, Cal off to slow start in women’s basketball

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma calls out to his team as official Dee Kantner, right, watches play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma calls out to his team as official Dee Kantner, right, watches play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma calls out to his team as official Dee Kantner, right, watches play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

By Associated Press 3 min read

With the turn of the calendar to 2015, women’s basketball gets into full swing with conference play. Sure, the usual top teams like Connecticut, Notre Dame and Baylor have looked strong in non-conference play.

But there are plenty of less heralded schools poised to win the conference crowns.

Here’s a look at the power five conferences and how they may shape up.

PAC-12: This might be the strongest the conference has been in many years. Arizona State, Washington and Oregon State all sit with one loss apiece.

Conference favorites Stanford and California had a rough start to the season, combining for seven losses. The Cardinal have won 14 straight regular season titles, while the Sun Devils and the Cougars shared one in 2000-01. The Beavers have never won the regular season championship.