Mississippi State begins the season at #4 in the country and #2 in the SEC according to the USA Today Coaches Poll.

The Top 3

Connecticut is back on top at #1 receiving 25 out of the 32 first place votes. UConn is expected to be loaded with another top recruiting class and a transfer from Duke that is expected to make an immediate impact. The Defending National and SEC Champions enter at #2 receiving the other 7 first place votes. They return A’ja Wilson but lose key play makers Alaina Coates and Allisha Gray.