The HFU Men's Basketball Team has been selected seventh in the 2026-26 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Preseason Coaches Poll, released by the league offices on Wednesday. 
 
The top eight teams in the regular season standings qualify for the 2027 CACC Tournament, which commences with the quarterfinal rounds hosted by the top four seeds on March 2. 
 
The semifinals and championship game will then be hosted by Holy Family on March 6-7. 
 
The Tigers, who return seven student-athletes for last year's team, qualified for their first CACC Tournament since 2019 last season. 
 
Jefferson was the slight preseason favorite after receiving four first-place votes. 
 
Defending regular season and tournament champion Felician came in second after gartering four top votes as well. 
 
Caldwell, who earned two first-place votes, and Goldey-Beacom, last year's tournament finalist, tied for third. 
 
Fifth place Post received the final top vote, while Dominican came in sixth ahead of HFU. 
 
Holy Family's 2026-27 season begins when the Tigers host Mercy on Friday, Nov. 13. 
 
CACC play commences when HFU welcomes Bridgeport to the Campus Center on Nov. 24. 
 
2026-27 CACC MEN'S Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Jefferson (4 first-place votes) - 90
2. Felician (4) - 85
T3. Caldwell (2) - 72
T3. Goldey-Beacom - 72
5. Post (1) - 64
6. Dominican - 62
7. Holy Family - 51
8. Bridgeport - 35
9. Wilmington - 30
10. Chestnut Hill - 25
11. Georgian Court - 19