1. New Mexico State - Jans has stockpiled talent on top of talent. As long as bad team chemistry doesn't derail this team's run for another championship, the Aggie freight train should blow through the WAC competition. GCU being the only obstruct in the way.
2. Grand Canyon - Drew will give the GCU roster the stability in coaching that Majerle's emotional style lacked. The Lopes will be vastly improved from last season. With McGlothan doing most of the low post dirty work, I expect a WAC POTY effort from Lever.
3. UT Rio Grande Valley - Hill has steadily built his roster adding more talent than he loses each season. They have size and athleticism. With Levi, they will be a steady veteran team.
4. Seattle - I think the addition of the CCSF trio will fill many of the holes in Hayford's roster. Seattle will only go as far as its offense will take them.
5. California Baptist - If Milan Acquaah returns, they will go up in the rankings. At the moment Croy's team has a lot of size and potential but they have no proven scorers.
6. Dixie State - Dixie State returns most of its starting line up. We will see if Judkins recruited enough talent leading into this transition year to finish this high.
7. Tarleton State - With a big turnover in the Tarleton State's roster expected, the only reason I rank the Texans this high is because of BCG. Tarleton State needs more size.
8. Utah Valley - Madsen only returns two players from last season. He brought in some good players but has no leadership, no depth, and no established team chemistry.
9. Chicago State - Chicago State should be more competitive this season but I'm not convinced Irvin can coach them out of the cellar.