Southeastern Conference media selected Tennessee as their preseason pick to win the SEC this season. It’s the first time the Vols have been the preseason #1 team since the 2020-21 season.
Mississippi State, who Murray State will face on December 13th in Starkville, was selected 7th in the preseason poll. The Bulldogs are coming off an NCAA Tournament trip in Chris Jans’ first year as Mississippi State’s head coach.
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith earned a spot on the Preseason All-SEC First Team. Smith injured his foot two weeks in practice and is expected to be out of action until at least early January. If that timetable holds true, Smith will not be back in time to face the Racers on December 13th.