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The Florida volleyball team was picked to finish second in the 2019 SEC Coaches Poll, the league announced on Wednesday.

The Gators finished 2018 with a 26-7 record and a 15-3 mark in league play.

Florida returns all but two players from last year, including preseason All-SEC selection Rachael Kramer (see below).

Florida opens the season in Louisville for the Cardinal Classic on August 30.

SEC Preseason Coaches Poll:

1. Kentucky (11)
2. Florida (2)
3. Tennessee
4. Missouri
5. South Carolina
6. Texas A&M
7. LSU
8. Georgia
9. Arkansas
10. Mississippi
11. Alabama
12. Auburn
13. Mississippi State

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Preseason All-SEC Team:

• Rachael Kramer (Florida)
• Gabby Curry (Kentucky)
• Leah Edmond (Kentucky)
• Madison Lilley (Kentucky)
• Taylor Bannister (LSU)
• Emily Stroup (Mississippi)
• Kylie Deberg (Missouri)
• Mikayla Shields (South Carolina)
• Tessa Grubbs (Tennessee)
• Hollan Hans (Texas A&M)

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