JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Stetson senior guard Cameron Thomas was named the ASUN Conference Preseason Player of the Year, the league office announced Friday afternoon. Thomas and graduate forward Aleah Sorrentino were both selected to the Preseason All-ASUN Team, with Thomas earning unanimous recognition from the league's coaches.
As a team, the Hatters were picked to finish third in the ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll, collecting 118 points and one first-place vote, trailing only Florida Gulf Coast and Central Arkansas. Stetson returns a talented mix of veterans and newcomers, positioning itself as one of the league's most intriguing teams heading into the 2025–26 season.
Thomas, the reigning ASUN Newcomer of the Year, comes off a sophomore campaign in which she led the Hatters with 17.2 points per game and totaled 530 points — the most in the conference last season. She recorded 22 games with 15 or more points, 11 games with 20-plus points, and set a season-high of 30 points against South Alabama, becoming the first Hatter in the past decade to average 17 or more points per game. Her scoring ability, leadership, and versatility make her one of the most exciting players in the ASUN.
Sorrentino adds elite size, scoring, and rebounding to the frontcourt. During her time at Lipscomb, she tallied 735 points, averaged over 12 points per game each season, pulled in 439 rebounds, and blocked 41 shots. She recorded six double-doubles, including a standout 15-point, 23-rebound outing at North Alabama, and earned two ASUN Player of the Week honors.
Coach Lynn Bria's squad opens the season on the road at Alabama on Nov. 3 before returning to host Warner University in the home opener on Nov. 6 at the newly remodeled Insight Credit Union Arena at Edmunds Center. The Hatters will look to build on last season's success and challenge for the ASUN title behind the conference's top returning scorer and one of the league's most dynamic forwards.
Preseason All-ASUN Team
^Cameron Thomas, Stetson
^Anovia Sheals, Austin Peay
^Bree Stephens, Central Arkansas
^Liz Freihofer, EKU
^Priscilla Williams, Jacksonville
Cerina Rolle, FGCU
Molly Heard, Lipscomb
Aleah Sorrentino, Stetson
Destiny Jones, West Georgia
Sydne Tolbert, West Georgia
^ - denotes a unanimous selection to the Preseason All-ASUN Team
Preseason Coaches Poll
Pl. Team (1st Place Votes) Points
1. FGCU (6) 128
2. Central Arkansas (3) 124
3. Stetson (1) 118
4. Lipscomb 98
5. EKU (1) 97
6. North Alabama 77
7. Jacksonville 73
8. Austin Peay 61
9. Bellarmine 49
10. West Georgia 48
11. Queens (1) 37
12. North Florida 26
Preseason Media Poll
Pl. Team (1 st Place Votes) Points
1. FGCU (36) 474
2. Central Arkansas 416
3. Lipscomb 370
4. EKU (2) 368
5. Stetson 308
6. North Alabama 240
7. Jacksonville 238
8. Bellarmine 216
9. Austin Peay 172
10. West Georgia 146
11. North Florida 88
12. Queens 84
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
