On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the 16 women’s basketball teams of the SEC gathered in Birmingham, Alabama for Media Day.
Swish Appeal’s contributing photographer Christina Merrion was there to capture the optimism ahead of what promises to be another exciting season of women’s hoops.
South Carolina
The defending national champions, fresh off an undefeated 39-0 season, not only enter the season ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason top 25 poll, but also are projected to again finish atop the SEC. Head coach Dawn Staley was in Birmingham with senior forward Sania Feagin and junior guard Raven Johnson, who was named to the Preseason All-SEC Second Team.
Texas
A newcomer to the SEC, head coach Vic Shaefer’s Texas team is projected to finish second in the conference standings. The Longhorns also are No. 4 in…