Senior forward Kevin Hervey shoots during the Sun Belt Championship semifinals against Texas State University on March 11 at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. Hervey was named the Preseason Player of the Year in an annual preseason poll of Sun Belt coaches.
The Shorthorn: File photoWith nearly 11 days until their season openers, the men’s and women’s basketball teams have gained attention through some preseason polls.
Men’s Basketball
The team was predicted to defend its reign as the Sun Belt Conference regular season champions by the Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The team received a total of 128 points in the polling, 12 points ahead of Georgia State University.