What happened: South Carolina women's basketball joined the SEC Tipoff rotation Tuesday. The program is scheduled for SEC Network segments at 3:20 and 4:05 p.m. ET.

Why it matters: SEC Tipoff opens the league's preseason interview cycle ahead of the winter schedule. The network slots provide the team's first formal preseason availability.

What to watch: Preseason polls and opening-week schedules follow the Tipoff circuit.