BYU men's basketball ranked No. 25 in AP Preseason Poll

BYU men’s basketball has been ranked No. 25 in the AP Preseason Poll, marking the third time in program history that the Cougars have received a preseason ranking in consecutive years. The team is one of six Big 12 schools featured in the poll, alongside Arizona, Houston, Kansas, Iowa State, and Texas Tech.

Led by third-year head coach Kevin Young, the Cougars feature returning Preseason All-American Robert Wright III and freshman Bruce Branch III. BYU is scheduled to open its 2026-27 season on November 2 against Ohio State at the Delta Center.

In related Big 12 news, the Utah Utes have released their 2026-27 schedule. The Utes will begin with exhibition games against Nevada and Oregon before opening their regular season against Long Beach State on October 21. Their schedule includes the Charleston Classic and conference matchups against opponents such as BYU, Arizona, Houston, and Colorado.