The Oregon women’s basketball team’s 2018-2019 season opener is approaching as the Ducks continue its preseason preparations. With such a strong returning group of players fresh off the program’s first ever sweep of the regular season and tournament Pac-12 Championship and consecutive appearances in the Elite Eight, head coach Kelly Graves has seen his team pickup right where the left off. The one noticeable absence on this year’s squad is the program’s all-time three-point shooter in Lexi Bando, who graduated after last season. Despite having to make up for her productivity, the Ducks have seen transfer Erin Boley step in nicely thus far and in fact, the team expect to see an increase in their looks behind the arc. Listen below as coach Graves along with junior leaders Sabrina Ionescu and Ruthy Hebard spoke with the media prior to Tuesday afternoon’s practice.

Head Coach Kelly Graves

Guard Sabrina Ionescu

Forward Ruthy Hebard

-Alex Castle