Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboy Basketball tied for first in Preseason Coaches Poll
October 21, 2004 | Cowboy Basketball
Oklahoma State returns four starters and four other reserves that won the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles, and took the Cowboys to the Final Four. The Pokes boast co-Big 12 Player of the Year John Lucas (15.1 ppg) on a squad that finished 31-4 a year ago.
Kansas returns its top four scorers from last season, including leading scorer Wayne Simien (17.8 ppg). The Jayhawks advanced to the NCAA Regional Finals a year ago after a title game appearance in 2003.
Texas is projected to finish third after receiving 97 points in the coaches poll. Oklahoma is fourth with 94 points, while Missouri (80 points) rounds out the top five.
The preseason All-Big 12 team will be announced on Tuesday, Oct. 26, one day prior to the Big 12 Basketball Media Days, held Oct. 27-28 in Kansas City, Mo.
2004-05 Big 12 Coaches' Preseason Poll
Team (1st place votes) Points 1. Oklahoma State (6) 116 Kansas (6) 116 3. Texas 97 4. Oklahoma 94 5. Missouri 80 6. Iowa State 68 7. Texas Tech 61 8. Nebraska 47 9. Kansas State 42 10. Colorado 31 11. Texas A&M 29 12. Baylor 11
