Wichita State ranked 10th in AP

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The preseason AP poll was released on Monday and the Shockers are ranked 10th in the country. The top 10 ranking showcases the respect for the program that Gregg Marshall has built over the last eight seasons. Marshall and the trio of veteran seniors Baker, Wessel and VanVleet look to make another deep run into the NCAA Tournament.

Wichita State has one opponent currently in the top 25. Utah is ranked 16th and will face off against Wichita State on Dec. 6th at Intrust Bank Arena. Notre Dame, a potential opponent in the Advocare Invitational, is ranked 19th.

AP Preseason Top 10

1. North Carolina (35)
2. Kentucky (10)
3. Maryland (14)
4. Kansas (5)
5. Duke
6. Virginia (1)
7. Iowa State
8. Oklahoma
9. Gonzaga
10. Wichita State