TicketsCINCINNATI -- The start of the men's basketball season took another step forward with the release of the Big 12's Preseason Poll and All-Conference Teams, and Cincinnati is picked sixth.
Cincinnati returns six of its top eight scorers this year, accounting for 69.9 percent of its points, 54.9 percent of its rebounds and 76.1 percent of its assists. The votes came from league coaches and included five players on the First and Second Teams, as well as the Player of the Year, Co-Newcomer of the Year and Freshman of the Year.
The conference is hosting its annual Media Days in Kansas City Oct. 22-23, with the latter reserved for the men. Cincinnati's player representatives will be announced when available.
PRESEASON POLL
1. Kansas (9) - 215
2. Houston (5) - 211
3. Iowa State (1) - 194
4. Baylor - 185
5. Arizona (1) - 179
6. Cincinnati - 140
7. Texas Tech - 135
8. Kansas State - 133
9. BYU - 116
10. TCU - 90
11. UCF - 83
12. Arizona State - 64
13. West Virginia - 62
14. Oklahoma State - 46
15. Colorado - 37
16. Utah - 30
OHIO STATE, CARESOURCE EXHIBITION GAMES FOR MENTAL HEALTH TICKET INFORMATION
Limited tickets remain for the Friday, Oct. 18 contest against Ohio State in the CareSource Exhibition Games for Mental Health Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale here.
CARESOURCE HOOPS CLASSIC VS. DAYTON TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are on sale now for the Friday, Dec. 20 matchup at HeritageBankCenter.com, Ticketmaster.com or through the Ticketmaster app.
Like last season's contest, the atmosphere inside Heritage Bank Center should be electric with the two fan bases seated in separate halves of the arena. In the lower bowl, sections 112-128 will be designated for Cincinnati fans while sections 108-132 will be marked for Dayton fans.
Sections 110 and 130 at midcourt will each be divided among the schools as well. The upper bowl will be divided in a similar fashion.
Cincinnati returns six of its top eight scorers this year, accounting for 69.9 percent of its points, 54.9 percent of its rebounds and 76.1 percent of its assists. The votes came from league coaches and included five players on the First and Second Teams, as well as the Player of the Year, Co-Newcomer of the Year and Freshman of the Year.
The conference is hosting its annual Media Days in Kansas City Oct. 22-23, with the latter reserved for the men. Cincinnati's player representatives will be announced when available.
PRESEASON POLL
1. Kansas (9) - 215
2. Houston (5) - 211
3. Iowa State (1) - 194
4. Baylor - 185
5. Arizona (1) - 179
6. Cincinnati - 140
7. Texas Tech - 135
8. Kansas State - 133
9. BYU - 116
10. TCU - 90
11. UCF - 83
12. Arizona State - 64
13. West Virginia - 62
14. Oklahoma State - 46
15. Colorado - 37
16. Utah - 30
OHIO STATE, CARESOURCE EXHIBITION GAMES FOR MENTAL HEALTH TICKET INFORMATION
Limited tickets remain for the Friday, Oct. 18 contest against Ohio State in the CareSource Exhibition Games for Mental Health Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale here.
CARESOURCE HOOPS CLASSIC VS. DAYTON TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are on sale now for the Friday, Dec. 20 matchup at HeritageBankCenter.com, Ticketmaster.com or through the Ticketmaster app.
Like last season's contest, the atmosphere inside Heritage Bank Center should be electric with the two fan bases seated in separate halves of the arena. In the lower bowl, sections 112-128 will be designated for Cincinnati fans while sections 108-132 will be marked for Dayton fans.
Sections 110 and 130 at midcourt will each be divided among the schools as well. The upper bowl will be divided in a similar fashion.