DENTON, Texas - The season's inaugural Mid Major Top 25 poll was released on Monday, and the Mean Green basketball team garnered its highest-ever ranking - No. 15.
Winners of at least 20 games in each of the last four seasons, North Texas is coming off a school record 24-win season and its second Sun Belt championship and NCAA Tournament berth in the last four years. NT tied its previous high of No. 17 in the poll after battling Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament. The Mean Green also attained No. 17 in Dec. of 2006.
The Mid Major Top 25 is voted on by a panel of 31 mid major head coaches from around the nation, including Kermit Davis of Middle Tennessee.
Sun Belt foe Western Kentucky checks in at No. 17, while other 2010-11 opponents Sam Houston State, Denver, South Alabama, Jackson State, Middle Tennessee, Florida Atlantic, UALR and Arkansas State appear among others receiving votes.
North Texas opens the 2010-11 season against Henderson State on Nov. 12 at noon before raising its championship banners against Texas Tech on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
