Preseason Powerhouses Rise Across Conferences | Wichita State Shockers Basketball News

College hoops is heating up before the season even starts, with top conferences already setting the stage for chaos and drama. In the America East, Vermont’s got the edge again under Gus Yalden, while Bryant and Binghamton push hard with their big men and sharp guards. The American Conference has Wichita State leading the charge—though Kenyon Giles’ eligibility looms as a wildcard—with Tulsa, South Florida, Memphis, and UAB all building balanced, dangerous rosters. In the Atlantic-10, VCU and Saint Louis remain favorites, but Dayton’s rising fast thanks to Ole Miss transfer Travis Perry—and don’t forget Richmond, Loyola Chicago, and George Mason, who’ve been busy in the transfer portal. Meanwhile, the Atlantic Sun’s split hurts the matchups, but Queens is back with Watford and Parker, while Jacksonville’s aggressive portal moves make them a serious title contender. This season’s got talent, rivalries, and surprises waiting around every corner. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a7dd86df9222882