The Rebels, led by third-year head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, played their home games at The Pavilion at Ole Miss and competed as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

The Rebels finished the season 15–12 (4–10 SEC) and received an at-large bid to the Women's National Invitation Tournament, where they lost to Rice in the championship game.

Coming out of high school, Austin was a McDonald's All-American and ranked as the #4 overall prospect in the 2018 class.

Austin will join freshman signees Jacorriah Bracey and Madison Scott as the third five-star prospect on the Rebels' roster.

Austin will also join freshman signee Madison Scott as the first two McDonald's All-Americans in Ole Miss history.