Georgian Court was picked 11th in the 2026-27 CACC men’s basketball preseason poll after reaching the playoffs for the third time in program history. The Lions return standout sophomore Jaycen Santucci and shot-blocker Amar Lane, but must replace program scoring leader Cam Edmonds and Donavin Crawford. Jefferson is the preseason favorite.

By the Numbers
  • Georgian Court: 11th, with 19 points.
  • Jefferson: 1st, with 90 points and four first-place votes.
  • Felician: 2nd, with 85 points and four first-place votes.
  • Santucci averaged 10.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game as a freshman.
  • Lane recorded 61 blocks; Georgian Court blocked a program-record 153 shots.
Yes, But

The poll puts Georgian Court near the bottom, but the Lions return key contributors from a playoff team. Their prospects will also depend on how they replace Edmonds, who left as the program’s all-time leading scorer, and Crawford.

State of Play
  • The top eight teams qualify for the CACC Tournament; Monroe is ineligible during its transition to Division II, and games against it count as nonconference.
  • Teams will play each conference opponent twice, once at home and once on the road.
What’s Next

Georgian Court opens its season at home against the University of the District of Columbia on Nov. 13, then faces Assumption the next night. CACC play begins Nov. 24 against Post, with the conference tournament scheduled to start March 2.

Bottom Line

The poll sets a low preseason expectation for Georgian Court, but returning production and a strong defensive presence give the Lions a foundation to challenge for a top-eight finish.