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Another third place predicted finish for the Falcons by a preseason publication. Here’s the breakdown:

MAC East
1. Kent State
2. Miami
3. Bowling Green
4. Buffalo
5. Ohio
6. Akron

MAC West
1. Western Michigan
2. Central Michigan
3. Toledo
4. Northern Illinois
5. Eastern Michigan
6. Ball State

First Team All-MAC
Al Fisher, Kent State
David Kool, Western Michigan
Michael Bramos, Miami
Anthony Newell, Ball State
Nate Miller, Bowling Green

Second Team All-MAC
Andy Robinson, Buffalo
Carlos Medlock, Eastern Michigan
Chris Singletary, Kent State
Tyrone Kent, Toledo
Jerome Tillman, Ohio

Player of the Year: Al Fisher, Kent State
Newcomer of the Year: Julian Mavunga, Miami
Best Shooter: Michael Bramos, Miami
Best Rebounder: Jerome Tillman, Ohio
Best Playmaker: Al Fisher, Kent State
Best Defender: Jonathan Amos, Toledo
Most Versatile: Al Fisher, Kent State
Best NBA Prospect: Al Fisher, Kent State

BGSU33 wrote:Another third place predicted finish for the Falcons by a preseason publication. Here’s the breakdown:

MAC East
1. Kent State
2. Miami
3. Bowling Green
4. Buffalo
5. Ohio
6. Akron

I know the Zips lost a lot but seeing them picked last in any preseason poll is crazy

How can Coach Orr use this pick to motivate his team? I almost wish WE would've been picked to finish last, but seeing what Coach Orr has done with this team, I'm sure he will be able to motivate them, and I definitely see this team winning 20 games. I really have confidence in our coach, our team and our future!

BGFalconfromCincy wrote:

BGSU33 wrote:Another third place predicted finish for the Falcons by a preseason publication. Here’s the breakdown:

MAC East
1. Kent State
2. Miami
3. Bowling Green
4. Buffalo
5. Ohio
6. Akron

I know the Zips lost a lot but seeing them picked last in any preseason poll is crazy

I agree, I wouldn't put Akron last either. But honestly, I see a lot of the MAC East teams in men's hoops this year in the same boat as I see them in football - all pretty even. I don't see much in football or basketball that is going to separate them. We shall see.

BGSU33 wrote:

BGFalconfromCincy wrote:

BGSU33 wrote:Another third place predicted finish for the Falcons by a preseason publication. Here’s the breakdown:

MAC East
1. Kent State
2. Miami
3. Bowling Green
4. Buffalo
5. Ohio
6. Akron

I know the Zips lost a lot but seeing them picked last in any preseason poll is crazy

I agree, I wouldn't put Akron last either. But honestly, I see a lot of the MAC East teams in men's hoops this year in the same boat as I see them in football - all pretty even. I don't see much in football or basketball that is going to separate them. We shall see.

The Zips were deep deep deep last year. They lost a lot from their stat sheet but they have good players returning and coming in. They'd compete with WMU for the West if they were so lucky to be in that division.