Noble named C-USA Preseason Co-Player of the Year

DENTON — North Texas guard Quincy Noble has been named Conference USA Preseason Co-Player of the Year on Wednesday, as voted on by the league's 14 head coaches.

The preseason recognition comes after a standout sophomore season for the McKinney, Texas native. Noble led the Mean Green in scoring with a 17.8 points per game average. She also ranked fourth on the team in shooting from the floor (42.6%), was second on the team in three point shooting (38.3%), was third on the team in rebounding (4.3 per game), and ranked second in minutes played (33.3 per game).

In addition to the All-Preseason team, Conference USA also announced the Preseason Coaches Poll on Wednesday. North Texas was picked to finish tied for third with Middle Tennessee and UTEP. Charlotte was picked to win the league, receiving six first place votes and 185 points overall.

PRESEASON COACHES POLL
1. Charlotte (6) – 185 pts
2. Old Dominion (6) – 173 pts
T3. North Texas – 150 pts
T3. Middle Tennessee (2) – 150 pts
T3. UTEP – 150 pts
6. Louisiana Tech – 106 pts
7. FIU – 104 pts
8. Rice – 94 pts
9. Marshall – 85 pts
10.  Florida Atlantic – 69 pts
11. UAB – 64 pts
12. WKU – 62 pts
13. Southern Miss – 56 pts
14. UTSA – 19 pts

ALL-PRESEASON TEAM
Quincy Noble, North Texas
Octavia Jett-Wilson, Charlotte
Iggy Allen, Old Dominion
Katia Gallegos, UTEP
Savannah Wheeler, Marshall
Amari Young, Old Dominion
Jada McMillian, Charlotte
Ajah Wayne, Old Dominion

PRESEASON PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Quincy Noble, North Texas
Octavia Jett-Wilson, Charlotte

The Mean Green will open up their 2021-2022 regular season on Tuesday, November 9 at home against the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.