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 PITTSBURGH-- With the season nearing a start, the Atlantic 10 dropped the Preseason Awards as I will share with you down below with the preseason teams and the defensive team.  Preseason First Team Javon Bennett, Dayton, Sr. Guard   Brayden O’Connor, George Mason, Sr. Guard Rafael Castro, George Washington, Sr. Forward Miles Rubin, Loyola Chicago, Jr. Center Deuce Jones II*, Saint Joseph’s, So. Guard  Robbie Avila, Saint Louis, Sr. Center Preseason Second Team Amaël L’Etang Dayton, So. Forward Tre Dinkens III* George Washington, Gr. Guard Dasonte Bowen, St. Bonaventure, Sr. Guard Barry Evans*, VCU, Sr. Forward Jadrian Tracey*, VCU, R-Sr. Guard  Tyrell Ward, VCU, Jr. Guard Preseason Third Team Keonte Jones* Dayton Gr. Forward Dejour Reaves* Fordham Gr. Guard Trey Autry George Washington Jr. Guard Christian Jones George Washington R-So. Guard Mike Walz Richmond Sr. Center Ahmad Nowell* VCU So. Guard Preseason All-Defensive Team Javon Bennett, Dayton, Sr. Gua...

PITTSBURGH-- With Atlantic 10 basketball just on the horizon, the preseason poll and awards have been released, as VCU is currently tabbed as the favorite to repeat its success and win the A-10 in back-to-back years.  They are led by a new head coach, Phil Martelli Jr, who is expected to handle these lofty expectations after taking Bryant University to March Madness twice during his time there.  Saint Louis is expected to take a big jump this season, as they are a very close second, being just one vote behind VCU. They are led by senior center Robbie Avila, as the Billikens look to try to dethrone the Rams. Dayton is looking to maintain the pressure at the top of the A-10 as they are projected to finish third in the poll this season. George Washington is tabbed as one of the biggest risers this season, being projected to finish fourth, as they had a big increase in hype after a busy offseason in the transfer portal, capped off by getting former Duquesne guard Tre Dinkins III, ...