Keiser Seahawks Poised for Breakout Season in Sun Conference

The Keiser Seahawks have been selected to finish third in the Sun Conference heading into the 2024-25 season, according to the league's preseason coaches' poll. The team is looking to build on a successful 2023-24 campaign that saw them advance to the NAIA National Championship Opening Round.

Seahawks Aiming High in Competitive Sun Conference

Preseason Predictions Highlight Keiser's Potential

The Sun Conference's preseason coaches' poll has the Keiser Seahawks slotted in at third place, behind only the top-ranked Ave Maria Gyrenes and the second-place Florida Memorial Lions. This ranking reflects the high expectations surrounding the Seahawks as they prepare for the upcoming season.The Seahawks received 48 points in the poll, trailing Ave Maria's 59 points (including five first-place votes) and Florida Memorial's 58 points (with four first-place votes). St. Thomas and Southeastern rounded out the top-5, with 46 and 33 points, respectively.

Returning Talent and Promising Newcomers

Keiser's strong preseason ranking is a testament to the team's impressive performance last season and the addition of several talented newcomers. In the 2023-24 campaign, the Seahawks compiled an 18-11 overall record and advanced to the NAIA National Championship Opening Round.Leading the way for the Seahawks was Vincent Miszkiewicz, who earned NAIA All-American honors and was named the Sun Conference Player of the Year. Teammate Calvin Sirmans also made a significant impact, being named the Sun Conference Freshman of the Year and leading the NAIA in assists per game at 7.1.The Seahawks have bolstered their roster with seven new additions, including Tyreon Payne, who led Merced in steals at 3.3 per game and was second on the team in scoring and rebounding at 21.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest.

Seahawks Poised for Breakout Season

With a talented roster, experienced leadership, and a strong preseason ranking, the Keiser Seahawks are poised for a breakout season in the Sun Conference. The team's combination of returning stars and promising newcomers has positioned them as a formidable contender in the league.As the Seahawks prepare to take the court, their fans and supporters can look forward to an exciting and competitive campaign. The team's ability to build on last season's success and integrate the new additions will be crucial in their quest to climb to the top of the Sun Conference standings.