Wichita State Tabbed Preseason Favorite in American Conference; Berg Earns First-Team Nod
Wichita State's men's basketball team has been selected as the preseason favorite to win the American Conference for the first time since joining the league, and player Will Berg was named to the preseason first-team All-Conference.
Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, October 9, 2026 —
The Wichita State men’s basketball program has been chosen as the preseason favorite to win the American Athletic Conference title. This marks the first time in the team’s history since becoming a member of the conference that they have received this distinction in the preseason polls.
In addition to the team’s projection, senior guard Will Berg has been recognized for his individual performance. Berg has been named to the preseason first-team All-Conference, acknowledging his standing among the league’s top players heading into the upcoming season.
The selection of Wichita State as the favorite suggests a high level of expectation from conference coaches and media members for the team’s performance in the 2024-2025 season. The team’s previous conference achievements and roster composition likely contributed to this preseason ranking.
Will Berg’s inclusion on the first-team All-Conference roster further highlights the individual talent within the Wichita State squad. His past statistics and contributions are anticipated to be a significant factor in the team’s pursuit of the conference championship.
Further details regarding the full preseason poll rankings and other individual awards were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeffrey Lutz on www.kwch.com, see more information here.
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