Men's Basketball 10/12/2021 9:30:00 AM Chris Brannick

Bronchos Picked Third In MIAA Preseason Coaches' Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – MIAA commissioner Mike Racy announced Tuesday at Basketball Media Day the preseason polls ahead of the 2021-22 season and the University of Central Oklahoma men's basketball team was picked third in the poll of 14 league head coaches and fifth in the poll of local media outlets.

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Central Oklahoma finished fifth in the league last season with an 13-11 record but was picked third ahead of this season. Defending national champion Northwest Missouri was picked first and received 13 first-place votes. Washburn was picked second and had the other first-place vote. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own school.

UCO was also picked fifth in the media poll with a total of 86 points.

Bob Hoffman enters his third season as head coach of the Bronchos this winter. With over 600 career victories, Hoffman has led the Bronchos to the MIAA Championship Quarterfinals and Semifinals in the last two seasons respectively.

Hoffman returns 11 lettermen from last season's squad, including some All-MIAA contenders.

Callen Haydon is back after leading the team with 15.6 points per game and 5.1 assists per game last season. The El Reno, Oklahoma native also put up impressive percentages shooting the basketball. Haydon hit 53.8 percent of his field goals, 57.9 percent of his 3-pointers, and 87.2 percent of his free-throws.

Isaiah Wade posted 14.8 points per game and a team-high 9.0 rebounds per game. He led the team with 133 field goals made during the season.

Camryn Givens also posted 13.4 points per game to go with 7.2 rebounds per game. And Jaden Wells scored 11.1 points per game thanks in part to a team-leading 59 made 3-pointers.

Davon Richardson, Carson Calavan, Jalyn Turner, Conner Calavan, Seth Hurd, Austin Fenton, and Landon Streich all return as well. The Bronchos also added junior college transfer Preston Aymond and four more newcomers in Danquez Dawsey, Cooper Gudell, Burke Bailey and Bryce Brister.

Central Oklahoma opens the 2021-22 season Friday, Nov. 12 against Northwestern Oklahoma State. The Bronchos will also play Mary (N.D.) Saturday, Nov. 13 as part of the season-opening Central Region Classic at Hamilton Field House.

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Players Mentioned

#13 Carson Calavan: G; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#3 Conner Calavan: G; 6' 5"; Freshman

#32 Austin Fenton: F; 6' 8"; Freshman

#33 Camryn Givens: F; 6' 6"; Junior

#14 Callen Haydon: G; 5' 11"; Junior

#5 Seth Hurd: F; 6' 6"; Sophomore

#1 Davon Richardson: G; 6' 3"; Freshman

#11 Landon Streich: G; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#10 Jalyn Turner: F; 6' 6"; Sophomore

#2 Isaiah Wade: F; 6' 7"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#13 Carson Calavan
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: G

#3 Conner Calavan
: 6' 5"; Freshman
: G

#32 Austin Fenton
: 6' 8"; Freshman
: F

#33 Camryn Givens
: 6' 6"; Junior
: F

#14 Callen Haydon
: 5' 11"; Junior
: G

#5 Seth Hurd
: 6' 6"; Sophomore
: F

#1 Davon Richardson
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: G

#11 Landon Streich
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: G

#10 Jalyn Turner
: 6' 6"; Sophomore
: F

#2 Isaiah Wade
: 6' 7"; Senior
: F