2026-27 CCC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll

CORVALLIS, Ore. – After a sixth-place finish in the Cascade Collegiate Conference last season, the Bushnell men's basketball team has been slotted to finish seventh during the 2026-2027 campaign, according the CCC Preseason Coaches Poll released on Thursday. 

The Beacons scored 58 points in the poll and sit directly behind Southern Oregon (69) and ahead of Northwest (46). Corban, who finished the season tied with Bushnell, moved up to fifth (75) on the strength of their CCC tournament title and a trip to the NAIA national tournament a year ago. 

College of Idaho was selected as the preseason favorite to return to the top of the CCC. The Yotes received three first-place votes and 111 points to lead the 11-team field. Eastern Oregon University followed in second with 105 points and four first-place votes, while Lewis-Clark State ranked third with 103 points and two first-place votes. Oregon Tech placed fourth with 88 points and one first-place vote.

Lewis-Clark State and Eastern Oregon shared the 2025-26 CCC regular-season title after both finished conference play with 16-4 records.

Five CCC teams advanced to the NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship: Lewis-Clark State, Eastern Oregon, Corban, Oregon Tech and College of Idaho.

The Beacons will open up the 2026-2027 season in Montana at the end of the month, starting with Carroll College on October 28. The conference schedule begins on the road on December 1 when the Beacons travel to face Corban.