Last season ended with Washburn, Nova Southeastern, Gannon and Lander all firmly established among the top teams in Division II men's basketball.

There’s a lot of college basketball to be played before fans are filling out their championship brackets in March, and we only have about 10 more days to wait before the 2026-2027 season officially tips off.

College basketball is almost back, and Division III will be among the first to get the ball bouncing in November.

Northern Michigan men’s basketball has announced itself as the team to beat in the GLIAC.

Wayne State enters 2025–26 with momentum and continuity under head coach Bryan Smothers, who begins his fourth season leading the program. The Warriors were picked seventh in the GLIAC preseason poll after consecutive conference tournament appearances.

Saginaw Valley State enters the 2025–26 season under new leadership as Chris Fowler begins his first year as head coach. The Cardinals were voted eighth in the GLIAC preseason poll and return six players from last year’s team.

Purdue Northwest begins the 2025–26 season under new leadership and a renewed vision. First-year head coach Jordan Ashton takes the reins with a retooled roster built on toughness, energy and player development. The Pride were picked ninth in the GLIAC preseason poll as they embark on a new era.

Parkside enters the 2025–26 season positioned as one of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s elite programs. The Rangers were picked third in the preseason poll, trailing only Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan, after another strong campaign under head coach Luke Reigel.

Northern Michigan begins the 2025–26 campaign as the defending GLIAC Tournament champion and a program on a historic run. The Wildcats were picked second in the preseason poll, backed by experience, winning tradition, and a frontcourt duo among the league’s best.

Michigan Tech opens the 2025–26 season as the preseason favorite after capturing last year’s GLIAC regular-season title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament’s second round. The Huskies return their entire starting five, led by Marcus Tomashek, the back-to-back GLIAC Preseason Player of the Year.

Grand Valley State enters 2025–26 with expectations of a top-four finish after being voted fourth in the GLIAC preseason coaches’ poll. The Lakers bring back a core that includes two Preseason First Team selections in Ethan Alderink and Jalen Charity, both poised to drive another competitive season.

Ferris State enters a new era under interim head coach Alex Fodness, who steps in to lead one of Division II’s most accomplished programs. The Bulldogs were picked sixth in the GLIAC preseason poll and will look to maintain their championship standard built over two decades.

Davenport enters the 2025–26 season looking to reset its identity under a young, evolving roster. The Panthers were picked 10th in the GLIAC preseason coaches’ poll after three consecutive sub-.500 seasons and are aiming for growth through development and energy.

We don’t have to wait much longer, NCAA Division II basketball fans.

Postseason basketball is finally here, and that mean the exciting conference tournaments are on the way.