The MIAA held their basketball preseason media day Wednesday.
The Emporia State women are preseason picked 5th in both the MIAA Coaches and Media basketball polls.
Emporia State Coach Toby Wynn says he likes the chemistry on this team.
The Lady Hornets return 2 full time starters and 5 letter winners. Coach Wynn likes the versatility of this team.
Senior Jessic Wyane says ending last season in the first round of the NCAA Central Regional tournament has been a motivator.
Senior Morgan Lauden is hoping to make the most of her final season.
Fort Hays State is the top pick in both polls. Central Missouri is the number 2 pick.
Washburn is the number 3 pick by the Coaches and 4th by the media.
Pittsburg State is the 3rd pick by the media and 4th pick by the Coaches.
The Emporia State men are the 8th pick by the Media and 10th pick by the Coaches.
The Emporia State men return 1 player with considerable playing time in Duncan Fort. Coach Craig Doty says its like starting over.
Coach Doty says he likes the make up of this years team.
Junior Jumah’Ri Turner, who sat out last season with an injury, is ready to get the season started.
Junior Brenden Van Dyke, a transfer from Cowley College, likes the way the team has worked together.
Northwest Missouri State is the number 1 pick in both polls. Missouri Southern, Washburn and Fort Hays State are the top 4 picks in both polls.
Interviews with Emporia State womens Coach Toby Wynn and players Jessica Wayne and Morgan Lauden from MIAA Media Day.
Interviews with Emporia State mens Coach Craig Doty and players Jumah’Ri Turner and Brenden Van Dyke from MIAA Media Day.
2019-2020 MIAA Women’s Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Fort Hays State (10) – 166 points
2. Central Missouri (4) – 160 points
3. Washburn – 134 points
4. Pittsburg State – 131 points
5. Emporia State – 130 points
6. Nebraska Kearney – 100 points
7. Central Oklahoma – 97 points
8. Newman – 83 points
9. Missouri Southern – 67 points
10. Northwest Missouri – 64 points
11. Missouri Western – 62 points
12. Northeastern State – 37 points
13. Rogers State – 25 points
14. Lincoln – 17 points
2019-2020 MIAA Preseason Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll
1. Northwest Missouri (13) – 169 points
2. Missouri Southern (1) – 157 points
3. Washburn – 131 points
4. Fort Hays State – 124 points
5. Northeastern State – 99 points
6. Central Missouri – 96 points
7. Lincoln – 93 points
8. Pittsburg State – 92 points
9. Rogers State – 68 points
10. Emporia State – 66 points
11. Newman – 61 points
12. Missouri Western – 58 points
13. Central Oklahoma – 44 points
14. Nebraska Kearney – 16 points
