2026-27 SMU Women's Basketball Preview
Description: ACC Digital Network host and former National Champion Kelley Deyo sat down with SMU head coach Adia Barnes and guards Zahra King and Theresa Hagans Jr. to discuss their offseason on and off the court, along with handling internal and external expectations for a program looking to reach the ACC and NCAA Tournaments. The Mustangs enter the 2026-27 season with a young roster built for long-term success, emphasizing continuity and multi-year eligibility. King and Hagans Jr. headline a dynamic backcourt expected to push the tempo offensively and set the tone with aggressive perimeter defense. SMU also welcomes two highly touted four-star freshman guards in Shania James and Zoe Osby, who headline Barnes’ first true recruiting class with the Mustangs. The schedule features a marquee SEC/ACC Challenge matchup against Georgia at home on December 2, along with six games at Moody Coliseum against teams that reached last season’s NCAA Tournament as part of SMU’s 18-game ACC slate. Hear how Barnes and the Mustangs are building toward the future while setting their sights on competing in the ACC and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/Oqg3iE
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The ACC Digital Network (theACCDN) is a project of Raycom Sports, a long-time television producer and partner of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The cross-platform digital video network covers the spectrum of one of the nation’s top intercollegiate athletic conferences, featuring original on-demand content throughout the entire year. All ACCDN videos are viewable on theACC.com, the ACC mobile and tablet app, as well as various streaming and connected mobile and TV devices. For more information, visit theACC.com and follow @theACCDN on Twitter, and Instagram.
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Visit the ACC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theACC/
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