Let me give you something to think about. It's not to be taken as an excuse, explanation or alibi.
Cajun's starting lineups for today:
1. Dayzja Williams - Junior, starter since second half of last season
2. Kennedy Marceaux - Sophomore, part time starter at Alabama last year
3. Madyson Manning - Junior, played 8 games at LSU last year
4. Brooke Otto - Junior, did not play last year due to injury
5. Cecilia Vasquez/Haley Hart - Senior, full time starter/Freshman
6. Haley Hart/Cecilia Vasquez - Freshman/Senior, full time starter
7. Emily Smith - Sophomore, full time starter last year
8. Mia Norwood - Sophomore, first time starter
9. Mia Liscano - Junior, full time starter last year
My assessment:
There is talent on this team and they have apparently worked hard to improve themselves since last season. There are 4 players in this lineup that were Cajun starters last year. There is no substitute for experience and I fully expect that they will continue to improve as the season progresses. How that will manifest itself (enough non-conference wins to justify an at large bid, conference wins to place them at the top of the conference, etc.), I have no idea, but at this point in time, I do believe they are good enough to be an NCAA tournament team.