2009-10 Atlantic 10 Preseason Rankings and Previews
The Atlantic 10 had a strong season in 2008-09 with five teams finishing the season with more than 20 wins and Dayton pulling an upset of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first round of the 2009 NCAA tournament. Xavier won the 2008-09 regular season, however, Dayton is favored to win this year. Many NCAA basketball preseason polls also have Dayton ranked in the top 20 heading into the basketball season.
Atlantic 10 2008-09 Final Standings:
Team A-10 Overall
Xavier 12-4 27-8
Dayton 11-5 27-8
Rhode Island 11-5 23-11
Temple 11-5 22-12
Duquesne 9-7 21-13
La Salle 9-7 18-13
Richmond 9-7 20-16
Saint Joseph’s 9-7 17-15
Saint Louis 8-8 18-14
Massachusetts 7-9 12-18
St. Bonaventure 6-10 15-15
Charlotte 5-11 11-20
George Washington 4-12 10-18
Fordham 1-15 3-25
#1 Atlantic 10 Basketball Team - Dayton
Dayton reached the second round of the NCAA tournament for the first time since the 1989-1990 season. They have 10 of their top 11 scorers back from last season and 4 of 5 starters. Forward Chris Wright is the lead returning scorer from last season at 13.3 ppg and 6.6 rpg.
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