LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team opened practice on Monday in preparation for the 2016-17 season.
Louisiana returns seven letter-winners, including junior forward Simone Fields, who played in 34 games last season and averaged 9.2 points per game.
Also returning is senior point guard Jaylyn Ford, who played in 17 games last season and averaged 14.9 points per game. Senior guard Sylvana Okde returns healthy after sitting out part of last season with an injury.
"The seniors are great examples for the younger kids because of their knowledge and what they know from being here for three years and the experience they have," head coach Garry Brodhead said.