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Preseason Polls Rank Teams Across Four Basketball Conferences

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Preseason Polls Rank Teams Across Four Basketball Conferences

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Preseason polls forecast varied prospects for several college basketball teams in 2026-27. Robert Morris was picked second in the Horizon League men’s poll, behind defending champion Wright State, whose sophomore Kellen Pickett was named preseason player of the year. Hawaii was projected to finish sixth in its first Mountain West season, with a roster featuring 13 newcomers; New Mexico topped that poll. In the SWAC women’s poll, defending tournament champion Southern was selected first, receiving 10 first-place votes.

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Michigan edges Oregon State 98-93

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Michigan edged Oregon State 98-93 in a back-and-forth exhibition, rallying after the Beavers took a 76-74 lead with just over seven minutes left. Elliot Cadeau scored 27 points, including 26 in the second half, to lead the Wolverines; Moustapha Thiam added 19 points and 10 rebounds, while DeShawn Gory paced Oregon State with 20 points.

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