The LSU women's basketball team was picked to finish third in the SEC this season in the league's preseason media poll.

Senior Flau'jae Johnson was voted onto the SEC's preseason first team, and junior Mikaylah Williams was given a spot on the second team. Voters chose South Carolina and Texas to finish ahead of the Tigers, who are beginning their fifth year under coach Kim Mulkey .

Johnson and Williams form one of the best backcourts in the country.

This season, they'll lead a new-look LSU team. The Tigers signed five freshmen and three transfers, including former Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley and Notre Dame center Kate Koval.

LSU's season opener against Houston Christian will tip off on Nov. 4 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Before that game, the Tigers will play tw

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