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ALBANY, GA -- Madness took over the Albany State basketball teams Sunday night.

Albany State’s Midnight Madness marked the first official basketball practices for the Golden Ram men’s and women's squads. Both teams are looking for some improvement in 2012 after losing seasons.

The SIAC preseason predictions and all-conference teams have been released. Sophomore guard April Thomas was the only Golden Ram named to the All-Conference team. The Bainbridge-native led the Lady Rams in scoring as a freshman.

As for the preseason rankings, the Golden Rams have some room to move up.

SIAC Men’s Preseason Rankings
East Division

1) Benedict College
2) Paine College
3) Clark Atlanta
4) Fort Valley State
5) Albany State
6) Morehouse College
7) Claflin University

SIAC Women’s Preseason Rankings
East Division

1) Fort Valley State
2) Clark Atlanta
3) Benedict College
4) Albany State
5) Paine College
6) Claflin University