Preseason Poll
1. Radford
2. Gardner-Webb
3. Winthrop
4. Hampton
5. Charleston Southern
6. Longwood
7. Campbell
8. High Point
9. UNC-Asheville
10. Presbyterian
11. USC Upstate
Top 5 Preview
1. Radford
The story here is guard play. They return the preseason player of the year in Carlik Jones, known as Mr. Big Shot, plays with toughness, a mental fortitude, and competitiveness that just bleeds into the game. Jones averaged 15.7 points on 46% from the field while adding 5.2 rebounds per game and 52 steals on the season (tough guy stats for guards). While it is Jones who is gathering all the accolades, it is Travis Fields who could be just as valuable as a player. The point guard is a tough and gritty defender who just makes winning plays. This is the best guard tandem in the league, and when you add in the likes of senior Donald Hicks and sophomore Cle
