Pac-12 men’s basketball preseason power rankings for 2026-27
The Pac-12 is back! Sort of. Maybe. Not really. In name, the Pac-12 is back, which is cool. Would it be cooler if the conference featured at least some of the prestige programs that defined the league in its past life? Sure, but beggars and choosers and all that. Maybe we should all just be […]
The Pac-12 basketball preseason rankings for the 2026-27 season have been released. The Gonzaga Bulldogs emerge as the clear preseason favorites, returning head coach Mark Few and star player Braden Huff, who missed much of the previous season due to a knee injury. Huff will join forces with transfer Massamba Diop to form an elite frontcourt tandem.
Utah State Aggies, led by Coach Ben Jacobson, represent a solid second-place contender. Jacobson brought along key players Mason Falslev and Karson Templin, while also signing promising transfer AJ Bates. San Diego State Aztecs face significant challenges in rebuilding their offense after several key players left for the Big East. However, head coach Brian Dutcher's teams have consistently ranked in the top 21 in defensive efficiency.
Colorado State Rams, coached by Ali Farokhmanesh, return three of their top scorers from last season and hope to retain more players amid roster turnover. Oregon State Beavers, with new head coach Justin Joyner, have a promising roster featuring returning star guard Josiah Lake II and versatile newcomers Daniel Freitag and Xavion Stanton.
Boise State Broncos, under first-year head coach Leon Rice, will rely heavily on their returning players' improvement after a season marred by injuries. Finally, Texas State Bobcats, with the addition of Sun Belt Freshman of the Year DJ Hall, could have a successful season despite the transition from the Sun Belt to the Pac-12.
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