Men’s Basketball Picked As 2026-27 OVC Preseason Favorite

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - In a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head men's basketball coaches and communication directors, Tennessee State has been picked the preseason favorites for the 2026-27 season. The Tigers, the defending OVC Tournament Champions, picked up 13 of 18 first-place votes to receive 125 total points. Southeast Missouri received two first-place votes and was tabbed second (107 points). There was a three-way tie for third, with Morehead State (two first-place votes), SIUE and UT Martin each receiving 86 points. The poll was rounded out by Lindenwood (61), Southern Indiana (44), Eastern Illinois (37) and Western Illinois (17). The...