EvanMiya ranks Gonzaga fifth in preseason college basketball poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

EvanMiya's first preseason rankings for the 2026-27 college basketball season place the Gonzaga Bulldogs at No. 5 overall, influenced by their strong analytics, though they drop to No. 9 due to four ineligible players. Gonzaga's offense ranks fourth, while the defense is eleventh. The team will be visible for fans on October 3 at an exhibition game. Notable ineligible players include Chauncey Wiggins and Nathan de Sousa.
- •EvanMiya ranks Gonzaga fifth overall in preseason polls.
- •Gonzaga's offense rated fourth, defense rated eleventh.
- •Four ineligible players impact the team ranking.
- •First public exhibition game on October 3 at McCarthey Athletic Center.
- •Key ineligible players include Chauncey Wiggins and Nathan de Sousa.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — EvanMiya’s Preseason Rankings Favor the Zags Once Again
"The analytics will start off on Gonzaga’s side for the 2026-27 season.
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