RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – OBU has been picked to finish third in the 2022-23 GAC Preseason Coaches Poll, the conference office announced on Wednesday afternoon.
The Bison received 92 votes for the No. 3 slot, while the league's coaches voted Henderson State (2) and Southern Nazarene (1) in the spots ahead.
Oklahoma Baptist enters its eighth season in the GAC following a year with a program-best 17 league victories. Overall the Bison turned in a 20-9 record with wins over non-conference opponents Wayne State College (Neb.), Minnesota State-Moorhead, and Washburn.
OBU posted a 12-1 record inside the Noble Complex, the best home floor mark since the 2019-20 (13-1) season.
Jason Eaker returns for his fifth year on Bison Hill, boasting an overall record of 74-38 (.661) that includes 58 wins the past three seasons.
The Bison lineup with look different without all-conference performers Brantly Thompson, Harrison Stoddart, and Burke Putnam, but a slew of young talent is eager to make some noise.
Oklahoma Baptist kicks off its season on November 11 with a trip to Wayne, Neb., for the GAC/NSIC Conference Challenge. The Bison will face Minnesota State-Moorhead on Friday before taking on Wayne State College on Saturday, November 12.
2022-23 GAC Preseason Men's Basketball Poll
1. Southern Nazarene (121, 11)
2. Henderson State (99, 1)
3
. Oklahoma Baptist (92)
4. Southeastern Oklahoma State
5. Northwestern Oklahoma State
6. Southwestern Oklahoma State
7. Arkansas Tech
8. Harding
9. Southern Arkansas
10. Arkansas-Monticello
11. East Central
12. Ouachita Baptist
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