Atlantic 10 preview highlights potential for multiple tournament bids
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:39 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Atlantic 10 Conference, noted for its competitive teams, is poised for another strong season. VCU and Saint Louis are anticipated to lead the standings, bolstered by returning talent. Last season saw both teams earn March Madness bids, with VCU upsetting North Carolina. The conference aims for a return to three tournament bids, with teams like Dayton and George Mason looking to improve. A preseason poll places VCU at the top, with significant contributions expected from key players like Lazar Djokovic and Brandon Jennings.
- •VCU and Saint Louis both returned strong rosters for the season.
- •VCU is favored to top the preseason poll with key returners.
- •Dayton and George Mason aim to contend for bids.
- •The conference has critical storylines for potential multiple NCAA bids.
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Atlantic 10 Men’s Preview: Is a return to 3 bids on the horizon?
"The conference looks as talented top to bottom as it has in years but the national metics might not agree…
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