(SAN DIEGO) The PacWest is expected to run through The Point once again.
 
PLNU Men's Basketball was picked No. 1 in the PacWest Preseason Poll, as the five-time defending conference champions look to reclaim their crown in 2026-27.
 
Point Loma's five straight PacWest titles are a conference record.
 

@PLNUSeaLions is the pick to win their sixth straight MBB title, according to the PacWest coaches. Read the preview at https://t.co/gJQfGdLoXY. https://t.co/KjeXui5VFt

— PacWest Conference (@ThePacWest) October 21, 2026

 
The Sea Lions garnered eight of a possible 10 first place votes, with Westmont and Concordia receiving the other two.
 
PLNU also won a second consecutive PacWest Tournament a season ago, becoming the first PacWest team to win back-to-back regular season and conference tournament titles.
 
The Sea Lions went on to reach the NCAA West Regional championship game for the second straight year and third time in the past four seasons.
 

PacWest preseason favorites 📈🏀 @plnubasketball is picked No. 1 in @ThePacWest Preseason Poll, as Point Loma looks to extend its conference record streak of 5 straight PacWest titles. #GoSeaLions https://t.co/424MG2JIZq

— PLNU Sea Lions (@PLNUSeaLions) October 22, 2026

 
Point Loma opens its 2026-27 campaign on Oct. 31 with a home exhibition against Azusa Pacific at 1 p.m. in Golden Gym.