LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Following a record-setting season, the New Mexico State men's basketball team was unanimously selected as the favorite to repeat as Western Athletic Conference Champions in both the Preseason Coaches' and Media Polls, the league announced on Wednesday.
Following the announcement head coach Chris Jans said, "When a program returns nine guys who played double figure minutes on a team that won some games you are bound to receive some preseason nods. Although, it doesn't help with the upcoming season in terms of wins and losses. Our kids understand that and will continue to strive to get better as we all prepare for the upcoming season.