Isaac Taveras named Sun Belt preseason Player of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Southern Miss senior guard Isaac Taveras has been selected as the Sun Belt Conference preseason Player of the Year, according to a vote by league coaches on October 19. Taveras also made the preseason All-Sun Belt first team after averaging 15.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.2 steals last season. The Golden Eagles are projected to finish seventh in the conference, with Arkansas State favored to win. Taveras originally entered the transfer portal but decided to return to Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles will host LSU New Orleans for their first exhibition game on October 21.
- •Isaac Taveras named preseason Player of the Year in the Sun Belt.
- •Southern Miss picked to finish seventh in the conference rankings.
- •Taveras averaged 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds last season.
- •Golden Eagles' first regular-season game is on November 2.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Southern Miss basketball's Isaac Taveras named Sun Belt preseason Player of the Year
"Southern Miss basketball guard Isaac Taveras was named the Sun Belt’s preseason Player of the Year. The Golden Eagles were picked to finish seventh.
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