Preseason speculations

espnW asks, "Is Chiney Ogwumike your pick for preseason player of the year?"

Rebecca Lobo answers, "Yes, the Stanford senior stands out."

Mechelle Voepel counters with, "No, my pick is UConn's Breanna Stewart."

In a meaningless social media poll, the vote at this moment is Chiney 42% - Breanna 58%.

In more speculation, espnW presents its Preseason Top 25 as voted by Charlie Creme, Kate Fagan, Graham Hays, Michelle Smith and Mechelle Voepel.  Creme's analysis of #3 Stanford is:

It's hard to watch the Cardinal play and not simply stare at the constant activity of preseason player of the year candidate Chiney Ogwumike. The senior All-American has become everything that most thought she'd be -- and then some. Ogwumike would like nothing more than to start another Final Four streak in her swan song (a run of five in a row ended last spring). An offensive boost from point guard Amber Orrange, and help from newcomers Kailee Johnson and Erica McCall, would help that cause immensely.