Champions
Lowest Preseason Ranking of the Eventual Champion
| Place | Season | Champion | Preseason ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2022-2023 | LSU | No. 16 |
| 2. | 1992-1993 | Texas Tech | No. 15 |
| 3. | 2005-2006 | Maryland | No. 14 |
| 4. | 1993-1994 | North Carolina | No. 9 |
| 5. | 2004-2005 | Baylor | No. 8 |
| 5. | 2010-2011 | Texas A&M | No. 8 |
| 7. | 1991-1992 | Stanford | No. 7 |
| 8. | 1990-1991 | Tennessee | No. 6 |
| 8. | 1995-1996 | Tennessee | No. 6 |
| 8. | 2000-2001 | Notre Dame | No. 6 |
| 8. | 2017-2018 | Notre Dame | No. 6 |
| 8. | 2023-2024 | South Carolina | No. 6 |