WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State received 102 votes in the 2024 American Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, sliding in fourth out of 13 teams, the league announced Friday afternoon.
The fourth place pick is the highest projected finish for Wichita State since 2021 when the Shockers were also picked fourth.
Wichita State returns seven lettermen from a season ago, while welcoming seven newcomers to the team. The 2023-24 Shockers finished in a five-way tie for 10th in the American at 5-13 and 15-19 overall.
UAB, the defending conference tournament champions, are the preseason favorites.