The Missouri Western men’s basketball team has been picked 11th in the preseason MIAA coaches poll.

Central Missouri, the defending national champions, Were picked to win the conference, followed by Fort Hays State and Washburn.

The Griffons finished 10-18 last season wiht a 5-14 mark in MIAA play. A group of returning guards will combine with some new big men for a team that head coah Brett Weiberg expects to be much improved.

Missouri Western begins its season with an exhibition game at Oklahoma State on Nov. 8. Their home schedule begins with the Hillyard Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 21 and 22.

2014-15 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Central Missouri (10)  151
2. Fort Hays State (2)  145
3. Washburn (1)  137
4. Northwest Missouri (1)  129
5. Missouri Southern  120
6. Central Oklahoma  110
7. Nebraska-Kearney 103
8. Emporia State    82
9. Lindenwood    79
10. Pittsburg State    73
11. Missouri Western    53
12. Northeastern State    39
13. Southwest Baptist    29
14. Lincoln    15

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