UE fifth in preseason MVC poll; Ryan all-conference

The official preseason Missouri Valley Conference poll released Monday tabbed Creighton as the league favorite and UE fifth of 10 teams. Additionally, Colt Ryan made the MVC’s preseason all-conference team.

Coaches, preseason player of the year Doug McDermott of Creighton and MVC commissioner Doug Elgin will discuss the news on a teleconference stating at 10:50 a.m. CT. today. Follow on Twitter (@ECP_Lintner) for updates.

MVC Preseason Poll
1. Creighton
2. Illinois State
3. Northern Iowa
4. Wichita State
5. Evansville
6. Drake
7. Indiana State
8. Missouri State
9. Bradley
10. Southern Illinois

MVC Preseason All-Conference
Doug McDermott, Creighton (Presason Player of the Year)
Colt Ryan, Evansville
Jackie Carmichael, Illinois State
Jake Odum, Indiana State
Ben Simons, Drake

Honorable Mention
Gregory Echenique, Creighton
Anthony James, UNI
Carl Hall, Wichita State
Seth Tuttle, UNI