Division II Preseason Ranking
Division II Team Rankings
- Western State- Michael Aish probably won't run but Joseph Leroux leads a team that have the ability to repeat as national Champions. Jim Shine should also contribute
- Adams St.- Brandon Leslie, Dave McQuitty and Julio Serratos return to a solid team that may be runners-up again this year but still have a chance for an upset.
- Minnesota St. Mankato- This team should be led by James Mullenix and Marty Rosendahl
- Abilene Christian- Alfred Rugema returns with John Kemboi to a team that could surprise
- Cal. St. Chico- With Daniel Embaye and Jose Saez as last year top finishers from Nationals, their depth and recruits could lift this team to a top-5 finish
- UC Davis- Jeff Kaiser leads a strong team with a lot of depth
- Edinboro- Yimin Wu leads this team that has lost it's luster from past years
- Central Missouri State- Vladomir Golias leads this team, with Central relying on it's depth to pull them through
Division II Individuals
- Michael Aish, Western St.- Defending NCAA Division II XC Champ. Ran 13:37 5000, Doubtful he is returning due to Olympics.
- Joseph LeRoux, Western St.- 3rd in 99 XC Championships. Ran 14:17 5,000, 29:24 10,000 during Outdoor
- Yimin Wu, Edinboro- 4th in 99 XC Championships. Ran 14:23 5,000 during Outdoor.
- Jim Shine, Western St.- Placed 9th in 99 XC Championships, Ran 14:13 5,000 and 28:53 10,000 during Outdoor
- Brandon Leslie, Adams St.- Placed 5th in 99 XC Champonships. Ran 14:39 5,000 and 29:53 10,000 during Outdoor
- Vladomir Golias, Central Missouri St.- Sub-9 Steepler, watch for in the Olympics
- Jeff Kaiser, UC Davis- 47th at 99 XC Championships, 14:23 5,000 and 29:26 10,000 during Outdoor
- Alfred Rugema, Abilene Christian- Placed 7th in 99 XC Championships
- Jason Hubbard, Adams St.- Placed 6th at 99 XC Championships
- James Mullenix, Minnesota St. Mankato- Placed 12th in 99 XC Championships
- Dave McQuilly, Adams St.- Ran 30:17 for 10,000 during Outdoor
- John Kemboi, Abilene Christian- Ran 1:48 800 and 3:47 1500 during Outdoor
- Rob Mortenson, Lock Haven- All-American during Indoor, Ran at NC's last year.
Other Teams To Be Considered
- Lock Haven- Rob Mortenson, Ryan Comstock and Mike Gomes lead a team that went to natioals last year and looks to make it again.