2008-09 BASKETBALL PREVIEW--Gulf South Conference Women

Another preseason basketball preview is on the way, as the women's teams in the Gulf South Conference are next to be profiled.

EAST DIVISION

1. West Georgia

2. Valdosta State

3. North Alabama

4. West Alabama

5. West Florida

6. Montevallo

7. Alabama-Huntsville

WEST DIVISION

1. Delta State

2. Arkansas Tech

3. Harding

4. Christian Brothers

5. Arkansas-Monticello

6. Henderson State

7. Southern Arkansas

8. Ouachita Baptist

Analysis: Despite losing four starters from a squad that finished 33-1 overall, and in the NCAA Division II Final Four last season, the Lady Statesmen were picked by the coaches to once again rule the roost in the GSC, although Arkansas Tech might give DSU a run for its money. In the East, the road to the title might go through Carrollton, Ga., as the West Georgia is the preseason favorite to win that division. But don't count out Valdosta State, whose Lady Blazers finished a solid 26-6--and advanced to the NCAA tournament to boot--in 2007-08.