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PRESEASON MEDIA PREDICTIONS

Order of Finish
1. South Carolina
2.Tennessee
3. LSU
4. Arkansas
5. Ole Miss
6. Florida
7. Kentucky
8. Mississippi State
9. Georgia
10. Alabama
11. Texas A&M
12. Missouri
13. Auburn
14. Vanderbilt

Preseason SEC Player of the Year
Aliyah Boston, South Carolina

Preseason All-SEC First Team
Aliyah Boston, South Carolina
Zia Cooke, South Carolina
Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
Jordan Horston, Tennessee
Tamari Key, Tennessee

Preseason All-SEC Second Team
Brittany Davis, Alabama
Alexis Morris, LSU
Angel Reese, LSU
Jessika Carter, Mississippi State
Anastasia Hayes, Mississippi State
Hayley Frank, Missouri
 
I'm not sold on Ole Miss finishing that high. They basically have an all new roster with the portal. Madison Scott (I accidentally typed Reese earlier) is a solid talent but I think we will see just how good of a coach she is this year, for better or worse.
 
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GCKSFN4L said:
I think 3 all SEC first team from Tennessee seems highly unlikely. I could see Reese make an appearance on the first team.
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I had the same thought. One of UTs could easily make it but all three will need to improve and have consistent seasons to make first team.
 
GCKSFN4L said:
I think 3 all SEC first team from Tennessee seems highly unlikely. I could see Reese make an appearance on the first team.
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I would have swapped R Jackson and J Horston with A Reese and A Morris or A Hayes. However I like T Key’s game a lot. At this point having J Carter on second team might be a stretch.
 
Arkansas at #4? Anybody else think that's too high? They added some pieces from the portal, but lost Goforth to medical retirement I thought (she's still listed on the roster). They just weren't very good last year. Oh, lost leading scorer Ramirez from last year as well.
 
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militarydog said:
I would have swapped R Jackson and J Horston with A Reese and A Morris or A Hayes. However I like T Key’s game a lot. At this point having J Carter on second team might be a stretch.
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Morris over horston i doubt will happen with the stat line Horston is capable of putting up Pts Rebs * double double and then Assists , Morris will just be a scorer and not a highly efficient one. Jackson vs Reese is an interesting one ill wait til they both respectfully suit up and play for their new teams. Easily could be swapped imo but easily could not .
 
Agree that the voters undervalue UGA and over-value Ole Miss.

I was puzzled about TAMU being so low until I remembered (thanks, Google) that Jordan Nixon has hung up her sneaks.

The injury bug is really salient, as well, with 3/5 of Vandy's projected starting line up now out for the season, and Zippy Broughton out, as well.
 
Plebe said:
Oh wow! South Carolina picked #1 and TN and LSU round out the top 3. Knock me over with a feather.

I haven't followed every team to know who got what from the transfer portal, but I'll be surprised if Georgia doesn't finish higher than 9th. I know Coach Abe got a few of her veterans, including Diamond Battles, to follow her to Athens. Other teams will NOT enjoy playing them.

Edit: Okay I just looked at their roster and I see Audrey Warren transferred to UGA -- stylistically that couldn't be more perfect match. I also see they got Kari Niblack from WV, and that is an excellent get for their interior play. She and Brittney Smith will make a very good interior duo.
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Warren has been a favorite. I like watching players who give it their all and then some.
 
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Damn..................Prince has been snake bitten with injuries.

Looks like Phillipina Kyei will be pressed into major playing time sooner than expected. Don't know enough about Van Slooten and Basham to know how they'll fill in.
 
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cancontent said:
Damn..................Prince has been snake bitten with injuries.

Looks like Phillipina Kyei will be pressed into major playing time sooner than expected. Don't know enough about Van Slooten and Basham to know how they'll fill in.
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I pick Kyei to be at least 2nd team all conf.
 
mudcat said:
I pick Kyei to be at least 2nd team all conf.
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While I appreciate your enthusiasm for her, that's a big jump from last season. Interested in your perspective as to why.

I didn't get to see much of Oregon's games and stats never paint the entire picture. From what I was able to see Globl Jam and FIBA World's, there's potential but is she potential second team all-star with the competition in the PAC-12? I don't see her there just yet.
 
Man....... these season ending injuries are spreading like wildfire!
 
cancontent said:
Damn..................Prince has been snake bitten with injuries.

Looks like Phillipina Kyei will be pressed into major playing time sooner than expected. Don't know enough about Van Slooten and Basham to know how they'll fill in.
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They are freshmen but from what I hear Van Slooten has way more upside potential than what Prince ever did.
 
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erynlei4 said:
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Whoa, Ms. Prince and injuries seem to be on a consistent, interlocked path. Crimeny (sp), as my aunt would shout at frustration. :confused:
Perhaps she'll be able to leave this string of injuries behind and come back as a pro. Best of luck in the (latest) recuperation.
 
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cancontent said:
While I appreciate your enthusiasm for her, that's a big jump from last season. Interested in your perspective as to why.

I didn't get to see much of Oregon's games and stats never paint the entire picture. From what I was able to see Globl Jam and FIBA World's, there's potential but is she potential second team all-star with the competition in the PAC-12? I don't see her there just yet.
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She's always had the physical talent, but skill development was a problem as she started her bb career so late. I think with a year to work on skills under her belt, she will be really good if she can get the minutes on the floor.
 
stwainfan said:
PRESEASON MEDIA PREDICTIONS

Order of Finish
1. South Carolina
2.Tennessee
3. LSU
4. Arkansas
5. Ole Miss
6. Florida
7. Kentucky
8. Mississippi State
9. Georgia
10. Alabama
11. Texas A&M
12. Missouri
13. Auburn
14. Vanderbilt

Preseason SEC Player of the Year
Aliyah Boston, South Carolina

Preseason All-SEC First Team
Aliyah Boston, South Carolina
Zia Cooke, South Carolina
Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
Jordan Horston, Tennessee
Tamari Key, Tennessee

Preseason All-SEC Second Team
Brittany Davis, Alabama
Alexis Morris, LSU
Angel Reese, LSU
Jessika Carter, Mississippi State
Anastasia Hayes, Mississippi State
Hayley Frank, Missouri
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Having Tamari Key/Zia Cooke over Angel Reese (a returning All-American) is laughable.
 
bballnut90 said:
Having Tamari Key/Zia Cooke over Angel Reese (a returning All-American) is laughable.
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Key and Reese play different positions. There is no doubt the effect Key has on defense.
 
visitingcock said:
Reese was third team AP All American. Cook was Honorable Mention. Not much difference
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Cooke had zero business being on anyone's ballot last year for All-SEC, let alone All American numbers. Looking at the numbers, can you actually tell me there's not much difference?

Zia Cooke: 10.7 points, 2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 34.2% FG, 28.7% 3pt
Angel Reese: 17.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.1 blocks, 50% FG
 
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bballnut90 said:
Cooke had zero business being on anyone's ballot last year for All-SEC, let alone All American numbers. Looking at the numbers, can you actually tell me there's not much difference?

Zia Cooke: 10.7 points, 2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 34.2% FG, 28.7% 3pt
Angel Reese: 17.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.1 blocks, 50% FG
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They play two totally different positions though. The argument for Reese would be against Key, Boston, and Jackson…
 
bballnut90 said:
Cooke had zero business being on anyone's ballot last year for All-SEC, let alone All American numbers. Looking at the numbers, can you actually tell me there's not much difference?

Zia Cooke: 10.7 points, 2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 34.2% FG, 28.7% 3pt
Angel Reese: 17.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.1 blocks, 50% FG
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Preseason teams are more of a projection or guess. Zia probably got the benefit of the doubt more so for her freshmen and sophomore year. She also got that champions bump. I agree Angel Reese should be on the first team, but it would be at the expense of Key.
 
mudcat said:
She's always had the physical talent, but skill development was a problem as she started her bb career so late. I think with a year to work on skills under her belt, she will be really good if she can get the minutes on the floor.
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She'll definitely get the opportunity this season. Time will tell.
 
cancontent said:
While I appreciate your enthusiasm for her, that's a big jump from last season. Interested in your perspective as to why.

I didn't get to see much of Oregon's games and stats never paint the entire picture. From what I was able to see Globl Jam and FIBA World's, there's potential but is she potential second team all-star with the competition in the PAC-12? I don't see her there just yet.
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l also believe that Philly has a tremendous upside. She will get a lot of time on the court given Sedona's injury and that is exactly what she needs. She has all the tools (including toughness; she played last season with a broken hand!) and given the short time she has been playing basketball her progress has been amazing. But she does indeed still have a way to go. I think next year will be her time, but believe (hope) she'll have considerable impact this year as well. Oregon certainly needs it.

I think VanSlooten is Oregon's best freshman big since, well, the Saballys (assuming Nyara had been healthy). She's athletic, tough, has a non-stop motor, is as good a rebounder as N. Sabally or R. Hebard (maybe better; she is a very quick leaper), has some very good midrange moves and around the basket (don't know how she is from 3), and gets up and down the court faster than any Duck I can remember (including guards). (I think Geno would love her.) To me, and @Dillon77 will probably correct me on this, she looks like a prototypical ND player. At 6'3" she's not a post, but I suspect she'll end up there if Oregon goes small.
 
jonson said:
l also believe that Philly has a tremendous upside. She will get a lot of time on the court given Sedona's injury and that is exactly what she needs. She has all the tools (including toughness; she played last season with a broken hand!) and given the short time she has been playing basketball her progress has been amazing. But she does indeed still have a way to go. I think next year will be her time, but believe (hope) she'll have considerable impact this year as well. Oregon certainly needs it.

I think VanSlooten is Oregon's best freshman big since, well, the Saballys (assuming Nyara had been healthy). She's athletic, tough, has a non-stop motor, is as good a rebounder as N. Sabally or R. Hebard (maybe better; she is a very quick leaper), has some very good midrange moves and around the basket (don't know how she is from 3), and gets up and down the court faster than any Duck I can remember (including guards). (I think Geno would love her.) To me, and @Dillon77 will probably correct me on this, she looks like a prototypical ND player. At 6'3" she's not a post, but I suspect she'll end up there if Oregon goes small.
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Actually, I won't correct you at all! In fact, a few of my Bench colleagues and I wondered why -- after initial contact between ND and VanSlooten -- the courtship stopped. The only reasons I ever came up with is that there was (and still is) a 6'3" player who takes most of the minutes at the forward -- one Maddy Westbeld. And, at the time, 6'2" Sam Brunelle was still with the Irish. While Brunelle is now at UVA, Westbeld still has a minimum of two years and is one heckuva player (recently on the U.S.A. 3 x3 team). You can sub in Maddy's name for your description in many respects, plus Maddy does have a three-pt. shot.

So, I'll be paying attention to VanSlooten, too. Good luck to all concerned!
 
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