Although they share a wide range of thoughts and views, coaches sometimes agree on certain issues.

An offensive or defensive philosophy. How to break a full-court press. The most important qualities wanted in a recruit.

Coaches in the Sun Belt Conference agree that Western Kentucky and North Texas, picked to win the East and West divisions, are the preseason favorites, given what they have coming back.

But the coaches also share another opinion: The preseason coaches poll means absolutely nothing.

"Whether we're picked first or last doesn't really concern us," said UL coach Robert Lee, whose team is picked to finish third in the West Division. "I think the league is going to be very balanced and very deep."

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