SWAC Women's Basketball Media Day Magazine Covers

The 2023 SWAC Basketball Media Day magazine covers are blazing the internet.

SWAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

2023 SWAC Women's Basketball Media Day Covers

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Jackson State Lady Tigers

Ranked No. 1: Tomekia Reed, Head Coach

Southern Lady Jaguars

Ranked No. 2; Carlos Funchess, Head Coach

UAPB Golden Lions

Ranked No. 3; Dawn Thornton, Head Coach

Alabama A&M Bulldogs

Ranked No. 4 - Head Coach Margaret Richards

Alabama State Lady Hornets

Ranked No. 5; Freda Freeman-Jackson, Head Coach

Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers

Ranked No. 6; Sandy Pugh, Head Coach

Bethune-Cookman Lady Wildcats

Ranked No. 7; Janell Crayton, Head Coach

Grambling State Lady Tigers

Ranked No. 8; Courtney Simmons, Head Coach

Alcorn Lady Braves

Ranked No. 9; Nate Kilbert, Head Coach

Florida A&M Lady Rattlers

Ranked No. 10; Bridgette Gordon, Head Coach

Texas Southern Lady Tigers

Ranked No. 11; Vernette Skeete, Head Coach

Mississippi Valley State Devilettes

Ranked No. 12; Kimberly Anderson, Head Coach

The complete list of the preseason poll rankings and all-conference selections and individual awards winners is listed below.

2023-24 SWAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll

1. Jackson State 267 (11)

2. Southern 245 (5)

3. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 216 (4)

4. Alabama A&M 200

5. Alabama State 190

6. Prairie View A&M 174 (1)

7. Bethune-Cookman 144

8. Grambling State 128 (2)

9. Alcorn State 119

10. Florida A&M 79

11. Texas Southern 66

12. Mississippi Valley State 44

First place votes listed in parentheses

2023-24 SWAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Awards

Preseason Player of the Year

Ti'lan Boler, Jackson State

Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

Angel Jackson, Jackson State

Preseason All-SWAC First Team

Ti'lan Boler, Jackson State
Chanel Wilson, Bethune-Cookman
Destiny Brown, Alcorn State
Genovea Johnson, Southern
Coriah Beck, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Preseason All-SWAC Second Team

Angel Jackson, Jackson State
Daphane White, Jackson State
Chloe Fleming, Southern
Maori Davenport, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Ahriahna Grizzle, Florida A&M

Published Oct 7, 2023

KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends. Former founder and publisher of the Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on SI since October 2019. Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four. My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances: WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert), KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews: Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Collegiate Head Coach), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Mark Ingram (NFL RB), Terron Armstead (NFL OL), Jameis Winston (NFL QB), Cam Newton (NFL QB), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Chennis Berry (Collegiate Head Coach), Johnny Jones (Collegiate Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Women's Basketball Coach), Tremaine Jackson (Collegiate Head Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (Former VP of Basketball - New Orleans Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns. For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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