Nighthawks Picked Third in GNAC Preseason Poll

NAMPA, Idaho – Northwest Nazarene men’s basketball was picked to finish third in the 2026-27 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, announced by the conference Thursday. The Nighthawks received three first-place votes and 80 total points, trailing only preseason favorite Saint Martin’s and Central Washington. Saint Martin’s earned six first-place votes and 88 points, while Central Washington received one first-place vote and 84 points. NNU enters the 2026-27 campaign following its second consecutive trip to the NCAA West Region Championships. The Nighthawks finished last season with an 18-11 overall record and a 12-6 mark in GNAC play, tying Alaska…