NAIA releases preseason rankings for men's wrestling and basketball

NAIA preseason poll men's basketball men's wrestling college athletics

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has released preseason coaches' polls for men's wrestling and men's basketball for the 2026-27 season.

In men's wrestling, Montreat College received 25 points in the Top 25 rating, tying for 35th place. Individual recognition was awarded to Boedi Kirkland, who ranked No. 13 in the 149-pound weight class, and Kane Bryson, who ranked No. 16 in the 125-pound weight class.

In men's basketball, Grace (Ind.) was voted No. 1 in the preseason Top 25 poll, receiving 14 first-place votes. The Lancers return their entire roster from the previous season. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.), the defending national champion, was ranked No. 2, while Arizona Christian took the No. 3 spot.

Entities

Boedi Kirkland · Grace University · Kane Bryson · Montreat College · National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Sources

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