Dayton men’s basketball projected to finish third in A-10 preseason poll

The Atlantic 10 has selected the University of Dayton men’s basketball team to finish third in its preseason poll. The announcement comes after the voting by head coaches and selected media. Dayton received 279 points and two first-place votes, trailing only VCU, which topped the poll with 308 votes and 11 first-place votes, and Saint Louis, who finished second with 307 points and 10 first-place votes. Dayton forward Amael L’Etang earned a spot on the A-10 preseason first team, having averaged 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds last season. The Flyers will conclude their exhibition season by facing Morehead State on Saturday at 7 p.m.

• 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dayton men’s basketball picked to finish 3rd in A-10 preseason poll