NORFOLK, Va. — Old Dominion men’s basketball is earning early national attention as two Monarchs picked up major preseason accolades from Blue Ribbon Yearbook and Lindy’s Sports.

Junior guard Robert Davis Jr. has been tabbed the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Player of the Year by both publications, while senior forward Caelum Swanton-Rodger was recognized by Lindy’s as the league’s Best Defender.

In Blue Ribbon’s College Basketball Yearbook, Davis Jr. landed on the Preseason All-Conference Team in addition to being named Preseason Player of the Year. Lindy’s Sports echoed those honors, listing him on its Preseason All-Conference First Team. Swanton-Rodger, meanwhile, earned a place on Lindy’s Honor Roll.

“I am so happy for Rob and Cal both,” said ODU head coach Mike Jones. “The acknowle

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