Right now is the best time of the year if you are a sports fan. Every night there is something going on: college and pro football, baseball, NBA basketball and even hockey. Now add one more to that list because the women’s college basketball season is finally here.

The OU women’s basketball team is getting set to tip off its season Nov. 13 against Mercer; however, fans can get a sneak peek at what’s in store for them this season.

The Sooners take on Rogers State in an exhibition match Wednesday night at Lloyd Noble Center.

The Sooners are No. 13 in the preseason polls and look to build on the success they had last year. The Sooners did lose both Paris sisters; however, there are still plenty of pieces on the team to make a championship run.

Key players such as First Team All Big 12 junior guard Danielle Robinson and Big 12 Freshman of the Year sophomore guard Whitney Hand will have to continue and improve their game this season as they will both be the primary scoring options for this Sooner team.

Role players from last year such as junior forward Carlee Roethlisberger and senior center Abi Olajuwon will also have to step up and take on more minutes this year to add balance to the front court in the absence of Courtney Paris.

This season will not be easy for the Sooners because they will play nine teams ranked in the top 25, including No.1 Connecticut, No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 8 Tennessee just to name a few.

If both Robinson and Hand can continue their strong play this year and if a couple of people can step up in the Sooners’ frontcourt, the team can look to have a very solid year and have a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.