Lady Dogs Preseason

[MSUDC11]

Picked second in the league by the media. Vivians and William named first team All-SEC.

We do get SC at home this year, so that will be potentially huge. Good chance to go undefeated in nonconference play again. I see tough road games at Tennessee, Mizzou, and Kentucky, and then obviously the big game against SC.

We went 27-3 in the regular season last year, and I think it’s reasonable to think we’ll do something similar again this year. My gut says this is a 25 win team at worst based on the schedule.

Should be another fun year. Lost some senior toughness and leadership that may cost us a game or two, but all-around this year’s squad is more talented. Excited to see if Bibby and Taylor are as good as advertised.

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

I bet we beat SC this year at home.

 

[RocketDawg]

Didn't SC lose their ace gal from last year? I can't remember her name.

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

Aja Wilson? no she is back. But Coates and Davis are gone.

 

[13thEagle]

if you guys are gonna get a natty this is the best chance. Smart move getting billingham a spot on staff. She was your glue.

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

Losing Okorie hurts. McCowan is our only inside presence - she has to stay healthy and out of foul trouble. I hope Bibby is as good as advertised at the 4.

 

[aTotal360]

Initial reports say she is.

 

[patdog]

I think everyone but UConn is just fighting for 2nd place. They're going to be loaded, even for them.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Guards Kaela Davis and Allisha Gray both declared and left early for the WNBA. Think that Coates was a SR and is gone too. But, A'ja Wilson did NOT declare and returns. She is the 6-5 SR that averaged 18 a game and really killed us last year.

Despite the losses, USCe will be VERY good. Dawn Staley is a good coach AND a great recruiter.

South Carolina added Alexis Jennings, 6-3, F, transfer from Kentucky. They signed two 5* wings, Elisia Grissett (#4 at W) and Bianca Jackson (#10) and a 5* Forward, LaDazhia Williams (#12).

 

[FlotownDawg]

Yeah, last year was UConn's "rebuilding" year

I think everyone but UConn is just fighting for 2nd place. They're going to be loaded, even for them.

And they still went undefeated all the way to the Final Four. I remember Kara Lawson saying during our game against them that if UConn didn't lose either the semifinal or championship game, they would probably win at least 200 games in a row, because they are absolutely loaded for the next couple of seasons. No. 1 recruiting class plus adding the No. 1 transfer player in the nation to the team this year. Good luck everybody else.