Stanford University

Maintaining a tradition of athletic excellence and classy performance with 16 state titles and 12 Division I recruits in 2007--08, the Hawaiian powerhouse is SI's top program

I may be the first, but won't be the last black coach at a top program

Five years after its last title, UConn is the team to beat in '09

Finally getting past the Elite Eight, offensive power Stanford shoots for its first title in 16 years

In a field loaded with tall, talented front lines, at least half a dozen top contenders are smaller teams that have offset their lack of stature with speed and versatility—weapons they hope will cut the behemoths...