Ball State University center Jarrod Jones followed up his outstanding freshman season with a spot on the Preseason All-Mid-American Conference West Division team.
Jones led the Cardinals with 11.2 points per game and 7.2 rebounds per game and was named MAC Freshman of the Year last season. Jones was also selected as an honorable mention All-MAC last year.
Joining Jones on the preseason team are Western Michigan University guard David Kool, Northern Illinois University guard Jake Anderson, Eastern Michigan guard Carlos Medlock and his teammate Brandon Bowdry.
The MAC also announced its preseason media poll. Ball State was selected fourth in the MAC West behind Central Michigan University, Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan. The Cardinals received three first-place votes.
The University of Akron was picked to win the MAC East and defend its MAC Championship in Cleveland this March.
All-MAC West Division Preseason Team
Jarrod Jones, C, Ball State
David Kool, G, Western Michigan
Brandon Bowdry, F, Eastern Michigan
Darion "Jake" Anderson, G, Northern Illinois
Carlos Medlock, G, Eastern Michigan
All-MAC East Division Preseason Team
Kenny Hayes, G, Miami
Brett McKnight, F, Akron
Rodney Pierce, G, Buffalo
Chris Singletary, G, Kent State
Anthony "Humpty" Hitches, G, Akron
MAC West Division Preseason Media Poll
1. Central Michigan - 113 points (10)
2. Northern Illinois - 102 points (4)
3. Eastern Michigan - 94 points (3)
4. Ball State - 87 points (3)
5. Western Michigan - 79 points (4)
6. Toledo - 29 points
MAC East Division Preseason Media Poll
1. Akron - 190 points (19)
2. Kent State - 108 points (3)
3. Buffalo - 97 points (1)
4. Miami -- 78 points
5. Bowling Green - 54 points (1)
6. Ohio - 32 points
(1st place votes in parentheses)
Tournament Winner: Akron (19), Buffalo (2), Northern Illinois (1), Kent State (1), Bowling Green (1)
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