Aquinas, who finished second last season before winning the conference tournament, saw four players earn preseason honors, the most of any team.  Pedja Lazik (Jr., F, Kentwood, Mich.), John Lierman (So., G, Holt, Mich.), Jordan Torres (Jr., G, Caledonia, Mich.) and Jeff Wierzbicki (Sr., F, Elk Rapids, Mich.) were all named to the preseason team.

Indiana Tech was picked to finish second in the preseason poll with 47 total points.  The Warriors, guided by head coach Jeff Parrish, had one preseason selection, junior Tim Browning (F, Detroit, Mich.).

Madonna University, who finished fourth last year, is picked to finish third.  The Crusaders notched 46 points and saw senior transfer Jon Battle (G, Cleveland, Ohio) named to the preseason team.  With Battle and Bridges on the 2007-08 roster, MU now has to top two scorers in the league last season in their starting five.

2006-07 champion Cornerstone University was picked fourth by league coaches.  The Golden Eagles have a young squad heading into the season and do not have any players on the preseason squad.

Rounding out the coaches poll was Siena Heights, Davenport, Concordia and Michigan-Dearborn, picked fifth through eighth respectively.

Concordia Anthony Bates (Sr., G, Detroit, Mich.) was a unanimous selection to the preseason squad, the lone pick for the Cardinals.  Bates averaged 13 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last season.

Davenport’s Trevor Manning (Jr., F, Middleville, Mich.) is the lone Panther on the preseason squad.  Manning averaged 13 points and 7 rebounds per game last year.