Army West Point Athletics
Men’s Basketball Picked Fourth In Preseason Poll
October 22, 2015 | Men's Basketball
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Army West Point men's basketball team was picked fourth in the Patriot League's annual preseason poll, it was announced Thursday morning at Patriot League Media Day at Arts Quest Center at Steel Stacks.
The poll is made up of each of the league's head coaches and sports information directors. Coaches and SIDs may not vote for their own institution or student-athletes.
Army was picked to finish fourth and earned 108 points in the poll. Lehigh claimed the top spot with 156 points and 12 first-place votes, the defending regular-season champions Bucknell finished second in the voting with 150 points and secured eight first-place nods, while Boston University was third with 126 points.
Behind the Black Knights was American (84), defending conference champions Lafayette (82) and Loyola (73) in seventh. Holy Cross (50), Colgate (36) and Navy (36) rounded out the list.
Army returns its entire core group of contributors including all five starters from last year's team that won 15 games for the third consecutive year. Senior Kyle Wilson (17.5 ppg) led the Patriot League in scoring last season while Tanner Plomb (15.8 ppg) was not far behind, with each player earning All-League honors following the season. Dylan Cox (10.1 ppg, 4.7 apg) has three years of experience as the starting point guard while Kevin Ferguson (9.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg) has been one of the Patriot League's top shot-blockers. Larry Toomey (5.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg) completes the group of returning senior starters.
Army opens its 2015 season on Nov. 13 when it hosts Ferrum College at Christl Arena. Opening tip is set for 5 p.m. and the game can be seen live on the Patriot League Network.
Patriot League Men's Basketball Preseason Poll
1. Lehigh, 156 points (12 first-place votes)
2. Bucknell, 150 (8)
3. Boston University, 126
4. Army West Point, 108
5. American, 84
6. Lafayette, 82
7. Loyola, 73
8. Holy Cross, 50
9. Colgate, 36
10. Navy, 35
Patriot League Men's Basketball Preseason Player of the Year:
Tim Kempton, Lehigh (Jr., F/C)
Men's Basketball Preseason All-Patriot League Team
Cedric Hankerson, Boston University (Jr., G)
Chris Hass, Bucknell (Sr., G)
Tim Kempton, Lehigh (Jr., F/C)
Nick Lindner, Lafayette (Jr., G)
Jesse Reed, American (Sr., G)
The poll is made up of each of the league's head coaches and sports information directors. Coaches and SIDs may not vote for their own institution or student-athletes.
Army was picked to finish fourth and earned 108 points in the poll. Lehigh claimed the top spot with 156 points and 12 first-place votes, the defending regular-season champions Bucknell finished second in the voting with 150 points and secured eight first-place nods, while Boston University was third with 126 points.
Behind the Black Knights was American (84), defending conference champions Lafayette (82) and Loyola (73) in seventh. Holy Cross (50), Colgate (36) and Navy (36) rounded out the list.
Army returns its entire core group of contributors including all five starters from last year's team that won 15 games for the third consecutive year. Senior Kyle Wilson (17.5 ppg) led the Patriot League in scoring last season while Tanner Plomb (15.8 ppg) was not far behind, with each player earning All-League honors following the season. Dylan Cox (10.1 ppg, 4.7 apg) has three years of experience as the starting point guard while Kevin Ferguson (9.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg) has been one of the Patriot League's top shot-blockers. Larry Toomey (5.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg) completes the group of returning senior starters.
Army opens its 2015 season on Nov. 13 when it hosts Ferrum College at Christl Arena. Opening tip is set for 5 p.m. and the game can be seen live on the Patriot League Network.
Patriot League Men's Basketball Preseason Poll
1. Lehigh, 156 points (12 first-place votes)
2. Bucknell, 150 (8)
3. Boston University, 126
4. Army West Point, 108
5. American, 84
6. Lafayette, 82
7. Loyola, 73
8. Holy Cross, 50
9. Colgate, 36
10. Navy, 35
Patriot League Men's Basketball Preseason Player of the Year:
Tim Kempton, Lehigh (Jr., F/C)
Men's Basketball Preseason All-Patriot League Team
Cedric Hankerson, Boston University (Jr., G)
Chris Hass, Bucknell (Sr., G)
Tim Kempton, Lehigh (Jr., F/C)
Nick Lindner, Lafayette (Jr., G)
Jesse Reed, American (Sr., G)
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