Concord was picked fifth in the Mountain East Conference preseason poll after an 18-win season and its highest conference finish since 2021-22. The Mountain Lions return key contributors, led by junior guard Kenyah Stubbs, and add several transfers and decorated high school players as they prepare for a 30-game schedule.

By the Numbers
  • Concord received 77 points and was picked fifth among 12 teams.
  • The Mountain Lions went 18-11 last season and finished fourth in the MEC.
  • Stubbs averaged 15.7 points and 3.6 assists per game.
  • Concord’s 2026-27 schedule includes 30 games: 8 nonconference and 22 MEC matchups.
Yes, But

Concord’s fifth-place projection comes after a strong season, but the preseason poll places four teams ahead of the Mountain Lions. Their outlook will depend in part on replacing production while turning a deep mix of returners and newcomers into a cohesive group.

What's Next

Concord opens the season Nov. 9 against Ferrum, then begins MEC play Dec. 2 at Wheeling. The schedule also includes a program-first trip to Puerto Rico during Thanksgiving week.

Bottom Line

Concord has a proven foundation in Stubbs and several experienced returners; converting last season’s progress into a higher conference finish is the challenge ahead.