What are your thoughts of the preseason poll as a whole?

I think there's no doubt about that.

I think that was one of the things that there was a, a concerted effort by the league, and I think very wisely so to get that message out there, that there is a, a much deeper feel to the league this year.

There is... to begin media...

he talked about and kind of set a benchmark that they'd like to get six, seven teams into the NCAA tournament.

They think that is not just aspirational, but a realistic goal.

And then the coaches to a person all seem to, m- I mean, use the, the same phrasing in a lot of ways.

Uh, do you think Tyler Perkins is a potential legitimate player of the year candidate?