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Alaska opens its men’s basketball season with two home games against Northwest Indian College on Nov. 6 and 7. The Nanooks return eight players from last year’s 15-14 team and add seven newcomers, with preseason All-GNAC selections Tyriq Luke and Davis Crilly among the players to watch.

By the Numbers
  • Alaska’s 2025-26 record: 15-14 overall and 9-9 in GNAC play.
  • Eight returning players and seven newcomers join the roster.
  • Luke averaged 15.7 points per game last season.
  • The Nanooks play Northwest Indian College at 7 p.m. Friday and 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Alaska Airlines Gymnasium.
State of Play
  • Alaska reached the GNAC Championships for the second straight season, winning its opening-round game before losing to Alaska Anchorage in double overtime.
  • Head coach Frank Ostanik returns, joined by new assistant coaches Jamayne Potts and Terrell Peter.
  • Friday is Jersey Jam, with free admission for fans wearing a sports jersey; Saturday is Pajama Night.
What’s Next

Alaska heads to Hawaii next week for the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge, facing Hawaii Pacific on Nov. 13 and Chaminade on Nov. 14.

Bottom Line

The opening weekend gives a retooled Nanooks roster its first chance to build momentum at home before an early road test in Hawaii.