Eastern Michigan Athletics
Men's Hoops Picked Sixth in West in MAC Preseason Poll
10/31/2019 9:56:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Eagles open up their season Nov. 8 against Siena Heights
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team was selected to finish sixth in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference as the league office announced its 2019-20 preseason poll today, Oct. 31.
In the East, Bowling Green emerged as the favorite to win the division, as it received nine first place votes and totaled 69 points. Following behind the Falcons in the East Division was Buffalo, the reigning MAC East Champions, which received three first place votes and accumulated 58 points. Kent State came in third with 43 points, followed by Miami (37), Akron (33), and Ohio (12).
In the West, Toledo dominated the voting, receiving 11-of-12 first place votes and totaling 69 points. Northern Illinois followed with 58 points, while Ball State came in third with 51 points and one first place vote. Rounding out the East Division is Central Michigan (41), Western Michigan (23), and Eastern Michigan (16).
Bowling Green was also selected as the favorite to capture the MAC Tournament crown, collecting six championship votes, while Toledo gathered two, and Buffalo, Kent State, Miami, and Northern Illinois each received one.
The Eagles open the 2019-20 season at home against Siena Heights, Nov. 8, at 9:45 a.m. Tickets are now available for purchase at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669, or stop by the EMU Ticket Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
2019-20 MAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll
East Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Bowling Green (9 first place votes) - 69 points
2. Buffalo (3) - 58
3. Kent State - 43
4. Miami - 37
5. Akron - 33
6. Ohio - 12
West Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Toledo (11 first place votes) - 69
2. Northern Illinois - 52
3. Ball State (1) - 51
4. Central Michigan - 41
5. Western Michigan - 23
6. Eastern Michigan - 16
2020 Tournament Predicted Champion: Bowling Green (6), Toledo (2), Buffalo (1), Kent State (1), Miami (1), Northern Illinois (1)
Preseason All-MAC East Division Team
Justin Turner, Bowling Green, R-Jr., Guard
Dylan Frye, Bowling Green, Sr., Guard
Phillip Whittington, Kent State, Jr., Forward
Nike Sibande, Miami, Jr., Guard
Jayvon Graves, Buffalo, Jr., Guard
Preseason All-MAC West Division Team
Eugene German, Northern Illinois, Sr., Guard
Tahjai Teague, Ball State, R-Sr., Forward
Marreon Jackson, Toledo, Jr., Guard
Luke Knapke, Toledo, Sr., Center
Michael Flowers, Western Michigan, Jr., Guard
Dave DiLeo, Central Michigan, Sr., Forward
In the East, Bowling Green emerged as the favorite to win the division, as it received nine first place votes and totaled 69 points. Following behind the Falcons in the East Division was Buffalo, the reigning MAC East Champions, which received three first place votes and accumulated 58 points. Kent State came in third with 43 points, followed by Miami (37), Akron (33), and Ohio (12).
In the West, Toledo dominated the voting, receiving 11-of-12 first place votes and totaling 69 points. Northern Illinois followed with 58 points, while Ball State came in third with 51 points and one first place vote. Rounding out the East Division is Central Michigan (41), Western Michigan (23), and Eastern Michigan (16).
Bowling Green was also selected as the favorite to capture the MAC Tournament crown, collecting six championship votes, while Toledo gathered two, and Buffalo, Kent State, Miami, and Northern Illinois each received one.
The Eagles open the 2019-20 season at home against Siena Heights, Nov. 8, at 9:45 a.m. Tickets are now available for purchase at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669, or stop by the EMU Ticket Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
2019-20 MAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll
East Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Bowling Green (9 first place votes) - 69 points
2. Buffalo (3) - 58
3. Kent State - 43
4. Miami - 37
5. Akron - 33
6. Ohio - 12
West Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Toledo (11 first place votes) - 69
2. Northern Illinois - 52
3. Ball State (1) - 51
4. Central Michigan - 41
5. Western Michigan - 23
6. Eastern Michigan - 16
2020 Tournament Predicted Champion: Bowling Green (6), Toledo (2), Buffalo (1), Kent State (1), Miami (1), Northern Illinois (1)
Preseason All-MAC East Division Team
Justin Turner, Bowling Green, R-Jr., Guard
Dylan Frye, Bowling Green, Sr., Guard
Phillip Whittington, Kent State, Jr., Forward
Nike Sibande, Miami, Jr., Guard
Jayvon Graves, Buffalo, Jr., Guard
Preseason All-MAC West Division Team
Eugene German, Northern Illinois, Sr., Guard
Tahjai Teague, Ball State, R-Sr., Forward
Marreon Jackson, Toledo, Jr., Guard
Luke Knapke, Toledo, Sr., Center
Michael Flowers, Western Michigan, Jr., Guard
Dave DiLeo, Central Michigan, Sr., Forward
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