October 18, 2023
WJCAC Pre-Season Basketball Poll Released
The Western Junior College Athletic Conference released the Pre-Season Basketball Poll this week. The Odessa College Men's Basketball team was picked to finish second and the Women's Basketball team was selected third.
The Pre-Season Poll was voted on by the Men's and Women's Basketball Coaches.
| 2023-24 Mens Basketball Pre-Season Poll | ||
| Team | Points | 1st Place Votes |
| 1. South Plains | 57 | 4 |
| 2. ODESSA | 54 | 1 |
| 3. Midland | 49 | 2 |
| 4. Clarendon | 43 | 2 |
| 5. Howard | 39 | |
| 6. NMJC | 36 | |
| 7. Western TX | 22 | |
| 8. NMMI | 14 | |
| 9. Frank Phillips | 10 | |
| 2023-24 Womens Basketball Pre-Season Poll | ||
| Team | Points | 1st Place Votes |
| 1. NMJC | 47 | 5 |
| 2. South Plains | 43 | 2 |
| 3. ODESSA | 36 | 1 |
| 4. Midland | 30 | |
| T5. Clarendon | 21 | |
| T5. Frank Phillips | 21 | |
| 7. Howard | 16 | |
| 8. Western TX | 10 | |