The race for the NCAA Division II men's basketball national championship is about to begin, and several programs just missed the cut in the FloCollege preseason rankings.
With 25 teams earning spots in the initial poll, the programs receiving votes will enter the season looking to prove they belong among the nation's best.
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Lubbock Christian, Oklahoma Baptist and St. Martins Men's Basketball headline the group of teams just outside the Top 25, followed by seven other programs looking to make an early statement as the 2026-27 season gets underway.
Which Teams Are Just Outside The D2 Men's Basketball Top 25?
Ten teams received votes in the FloCollege Division II men's basketball preseason rankings but did not crack the Top 25.
The teams receiving votes are:
- Lubbock Christian
- Oklahoma Baptist
- Saint Martin's
- William Jewell
- Central Missouri
- Fairmont State
- Rogers State
- Florida Southern
- Colorado School of Mines
- Saint Anselm
Each program will have an opportunity to build its case for a spot in the national rankings once the season begins. Strong early results could help teams on the outside gain recognition as the season progresses.
Lubbock Christian Looks To Break Into The Top 25
Lubbock Christian is among the programs receiving votes in the preseason poll. The Chaparrals will look to turn that recognition into a place in the Top 25 as they begin the 2026-27 campaign.
With the season still ahead, early performances will be important for Lubbock Christian as it looks to establish itself among the nation's top Division II teams.
Oklahoma Baptist And St. Martins Among Teams To Watch
Oklahoma Baptist and St. Martins also received votes, putting both programs on the radar heading into the new season.
The two teams will look to build momentum early and strengthen their cases for national recognition.
With the preseason rankings serving as an initial snapshot of the Division II landscape, results on the court will ultimately determine which teams rise.
Seven More Programs Receive Preseason Votes
William Jewell College, Central Missouri, Fairmont State, Rogers State, Florida Southern, Colorado School of Mines and Saint Anselm Men's Basketball round out the teams receiving votes.
All seven programs begin the season outside the Top 25, but the preseason poll leaves room for movement as teams begin conference play and face ranked opponents.
The opening weeks of the season will offer each program opportunities to make an impression and work toward a spot in the national rankings.
FloCollege D2 Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings
- Washburn (0-0)
- Nova Southeastern (0-0)
- Gannon (0-0)
- Lander (0-0)
- Daemen (0-0)
- Dallas Baptist (0-0)
- Black Hills State (0-0)
- West Liberty (0-0)
- Walsh (0-0)
- Cal State East Bay (0-0)
- St. Cloud State (0-0)
- West Alabama (0-0)
- Minnesota State (0-0)
- Michigan Tech (0-0)
- Eastern New Mexico (0-0)
- Saint Michael’s (0-0)
- CSU Pueblo (0-0)
- Palm Beach Atlantic (0-0)
- Western New Mexico (0-0)
- Jefferson (0-0)
- Point Loma (0-0)
- Alabama Huntsville (0-0)
- Grand Valley State (0-0)
- Cal Poly Pomona (0-0)
- Columbus State (0-0)
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