Preseason OVC basketball poll

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Predicted order of finish for Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball as voted by coaches and sports information directors and released Wednesday with first-place votes in parentheses:

Team Pts

1. Austin Peay (19) 199

2. E. Kentucky (1) 166

3. Tennessee Tech (2) 160

4. Murray St. 149

5. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE 131

6. Tennessee St. 101

7. Samford 85

8. E. Illinois 75

9. Jacksonville St. 61

10. Morehead St. 50

11. Tenn.-Martin 33