Florida Gulf Coast was picked to finish second in the ASUN, with Sinai Douglas, Eve Alexander and transfer Denika Lightbourne earning preseason All-ASUN honors. FGCU led the conference with three selections, while reigning champion Jacksonville was picked first.

By the Numbers
  • FGCU received 3 first-place votes; Jacksonville received 4.
  • Douglas averaged 11.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game last season.
  • Alexander shot 61.8% from the field and averaged 7.0 points per game.
  • Lightbourne averaged 9.5 points per game at FIU, shooting 50.3% from the field.
Yes, But

Jacksonville remains the team to beat after winning the conference title and earning the top preseason ranking. Its Tatum Brown was named both preseason Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

Bottom Line

FGCU’s three honorees signal strong preseason confidence in its roster, but the Eagles will need to turn that recognition into results against a Jacksonville team favored to stay on top.