DENVER, Colo. – Monday afternoon, the Western Athletic Conference announced the results of both the WAC Preseason Coaches' Poll and WAC Preseason Media Poll.
 
For the first time since the 2017-18 season, NM State will enter the season without the distinction of "preseason favorite" – at least on paper.
 
In a poll of the league's 13 head coaches, Greg Heiar's squad garnered 127 points and three first-place votes to rank second among WAC teams. The poll derived from the opinions of various media members also listed the Aggies second.


 
Meanwhile, highly touted LSU transfer Xavier Pinson finds his name on both preseason all-WAC lists for individuals as he was named to the Preseason Coaches' All-WAC First Team and to the Preseason Media All-WAC Team.


 
Fellow Chicago native, Deshawndre Washington also joined Pinson on the Preseason Media All-WAC Team ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.


 
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