Texas Women's Basketball Predicted to Finish Second in SEC Preseason Poll

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced its preseason predictions for the 2026-27 women's basketball season, placing Texas women's basketball in the second position. This ranking reflects the team's expected performance under new leadership in their conference debut.

Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes has been named the SEC Preseason Player of the Year, according to multiple media polls. The preseason rankings also included expectations for other teams, with Florida basketball being unanimously chosen as the favorite to win the SEC following a strong previous season.

Texas A&M is projected to finish ninth under Bucky McMillan, while Arkansas is anticipated to be competitive at the third spot in the SEC.

In related announcements, individual and team distinctions for the upcoming season have begun to take shape as voters assess talent and performance potential across the conference.