UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – The Saginaw Valley State men's basketball team was chosen eighth in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches Poll that was released by the league office on Wednesday afternoon, the same spot SVSU was selected in the 2025-26 preseason poll.

The Cardinals finished last season 13-15 overall with a 7-13 GLIAC record that tied Ferris State for the eighth spot in the standings at the conclusion of the regular season.

Grand Valley State and Lake Superior State top this year's preseason poll. The Lakers compiled five first-place votes and 89 total points, while LSSU totaled three first-place nods for the same point total.

Michigan Tech had two first-place selections and finished with 83 points for third. Ferris State grabbed the final first-place choice and had 68 points for fourth. Parkside rounded out the top five with 56 points.

Northern Michigan (51) finished two points higher than Purdue Northwest for the sixth place spot. The Cardinals totaled 47 points to claim eighth, 10 points in front of Wayne State. Davenport (26) and Roosevelt (10) rounded out the preseason rankings.

Saginaw Valley State men's basketball begins the season on Monday, November 9 against Indiana Northwest inside James E. O'Neill Arena at 7:00 p.m., ET.

Season tickets are available now at the ticket page on svsucardinals.com. Packages start at $100 for individuals, and can be upgraded to courtside seats at $220.

2026-27 GLIAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll
1. Grand Valley State – 89 (5)
1. Lake Superior State – 89 (3)
3. Michigan Tech – 83 (2)
4. Ferris State – 68 (1)
5. Parkside – 56
6. Northern Michigan – 51
7. Purdue Northwest – 49
8. Saginaw Valley State – 47
9. Wayne State – 37
10. Davenport – 26
11. Roosevelt – 10