ASHEVILLE, N.C. --- With the 2023 Southern Conference Basketball Media Day festivities in full swing inside the Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, N.C., on Wednesday, it's time for the official SoCon preseason laurels and polls to be released publicly following its announcement at the event.
Chattanooga was picked to finish fifth in both polls (coaches and media) while the program captured a first-place vote in the poll voted upon by fellow league coaches. The top five schools remained the same, although one minor flip, in both polls. Furman was picked as the unanimous favorite.
Ready to take the floor for the first time in a UTC uniform and also set for his first game action since 2021-22, sophomore guard
Honor Huff was selected to the 2023-24 Preseason All-Southern Conference Team. Huff was forced to sit out last year's campaign due to the Southern Conference's intra-conference transfer rules after following head coach
Dan Earl after an all-freshman season at VMI.
The season kicks off on Monday, November 6 when the team hosts Covenant College inside McKenzie Arena at 7 p.m. Fans can catch a glimpse of the 2023-24 Mocs with the FREE "Boo & Gold" Halloween-themed fan event on Monday, October 30. Doors open for trick-or-treating at 5:30 p.m. (
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2023-24 Southern Conference Preseason Coaches Poll
| Team (1st-place votes) |
Total |
| 1. Furman (8) |
80 |
| 2. UNCG (1) |
68 |
| 3. Western Carolina |
62 |
| 4. Samford |
61 |
| 5. Chattanooga (1) |
53 |
| 6. Mercer |
38 |
| 7. ETSU |
34 |
| 8. Wofford |
24 |
| 9. The Citadel |
21 |
| 10. VMI |
9 |
2023-24 Preseason Southern Conference Player of the Year
Vonterius Woolbright, Sr., G, Western Carolina
2023-24 Preseason All-Southern Conference team
Marcus Foster, R-Sr., G, Furman
JP Pegues, Jr., G, Furman
Jalyn McCreary, R-Sr., F, Mercer
Mikeal Brown-Jones, Sr., F, UNCG
Keyshaun Langley, Gr., G, UNCG
Jermaine Marshall, Sr., F, Samford
Honor Huff, So., G, Chattanooga
Tre Jackson, Sr., G, Western Carolina
Russell Jones Jr, Sr., G, Western Carolina
Vonterius Woolbright, Sr., G, Western Carolina
2023-24 Southern Conference Preseason Media Poll
| Team (1st-place votes) |
Total |
| 1. Furman (8) |
153 |
| T2. Western Carolina (4) |
134 |
| T2. Samford (1) |
134 |
| 4. UNCG (2) |
126 |
| 5. Chattanooga |
107 |
| 6. ETSU (1) |
89 |
| 7. Mercer (1) |
77 |
| 8. Wofford |
54 |
| 9. The Citadel |
41 |
| 10. VMI |
20 |
SEASON & SINGLE GAME TICKET INFORMATION | BUY
Public season ticket packages for the men's side begin at $125 ($99 for faculty/staff/alumni/youth)! Single-game ticket options begin at just $12 (200 level baseline). The season opens on November 6 with a clash against nearby Covenant College at 7 p.m.
Full season and single-game ticket options can be found alongside the ability to purchase online
HERE. Other buying methods include calling the ticket office at 423-266-MOCS (6627) or by visiting the McKenzie Arena Box Office at Gate 3. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.
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Gameday FAQ.
∙ Call 423-266-MOCS (6627) - Monday-Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (ET)
∙ Gates Open 60 minutes before tip-off on game days.
∙ Ticket Booths at McKenzie Arena open 90 minutes before tip-off on gamedays.
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