Loyola was picked 3rd behind Iona and Fairfield. Etherly and Walker were named to the preseason 2nd team. This could be a very good year for the Hounds and Patsos hit the nail on the head during his interview at media day. To paraphrase he said now is the time for consistency. He said the program is now stable but the team has to be able to get up for a game against a bottom team as much as they do against Iona or Fairfield.