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College of Charleston men finish second in CAA preseason poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

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On October 15, the College of Charleston men’s basketball team was selected to finish second in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) preseason poll, accumulating 130 points. UNC Wilmington topped the ranking with 143 points and 11 first-place votes. Charleston's new head coach John Groce aims to build on the program's potential, noting the talent and versatility of his team. Two players from the team were recognized in the preseason selections: Eli Ellis on the first team and Xavier Abreu on the second team. Meanwhile, the women's team was picked eighth, with Monmouth leading the women's poll after receiving all first-place votes.

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•College of Charleston men picked second in CAA preseason poll
•UNC Wilmington secures top spot with 143 points
•John Groce enters first season as head coach
•Eli Ellis and Xavier Abreu recognized in preseason teams
•Women's team selected eighth, Monmouth favored in women's poll

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9:45 AMYahoo Sports — College of Charleston men picked second in CAA preseason poll; women selected eighth

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Oct. 16—Despite having a new coach and an overhauled roster, College of Charleston was picked to finish second in the Coastal Athletic Association's preseason poll that was released on Oct. 15. UNC Wilmington claimed the league's top spot in the preseason poll with 143 points and 11 first-place votes, while Charleston was picked second with 130 points. The league's defending champion Hofstra ...
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