COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has announced the results of its 2026-27 Preseason Men's Basketball Coaches Poll, and Regis has earned 29 points in the vote.

Black Hills State has been chosen to repeat as champions, collecting 12 first-place votes, one second-place vote, and 192 points.

CSU Pueblo totaled 178 (1, 9, 3) for second place, while Colorado School of Mines took third at 153 (1, 3, 7). Fort Lewis earned the two final second-place votes along with a third for fourth (138), while two third-place votes helped MSU Denver take fifth (125).

The final first-place vote went to Colorado Mesa, who earned 166 points, just ahead of Colorado Christian and UCCS, tied for seventh at 111. Adams State placed ninth with 94, New Mexico Highlands (90) and South Dakota Mines (85) picked up the final two third-place votes. Closing out the poll is Westminster (65), Western Colorado (52), Chadron State (36), and RU (29).

The RMAC also released its Preseason All-RMAC team, made up of 10 returners from last season's All-RMAC teams and honorable mentions.

Regis opens the season hosting the University of Texas at Dallas and UT-Tyler on November 13-14.

For the full preseason poll, click here.