JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The start of the Arkansas State Men’s Basketball season is right around the corner. And the Scarlet and Black are getting some major recognition.

The Red Wolves finished last season 20-17, winning 11 of 18 games in the Sun Belt, placing fourth in the conference. But going into the 2024 season Coach Bryan Hodgson will have eight returning players and several players added through the transfer portal and high school. Many outlets have the team winning the Sun Belt.

We caught up with coach after practice, and he talked about how he’s managing the expectations.

“People saying that we have potential that means we haven’t done anything yet, and that’s exactly the case. It’s great to see recognition. these young men deserve it, but we haven’t won a game yet. We’ve got a long way to go, and just reminding our guys to work ahead. And really, it’s kind of role reversed. you know, last year we were, you know, we were the hunters, and now, you know, people continue to, you know, say these positive things and pick us to win the league, you know, we’re gonna be the hunted. How do you respond to that I think you still have to keep that Hunter’s mentality. And so that’s something that we work on every day.”

A-State will host Trevecca Nazarene for an exhibition game on October 26th. The official season tips off November 4th versus Akron in the MAC vs. Sun Belt Challenge.

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