BYU picked sixth, Utah 16th in Big 12 preseason basketball poll
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- Big 12 coaches predict BYU to finish sixth and Utah to finish last in the conference for the 2026-27 basketball season, according to the preseason poll released Thursday.
- Arizona is the preseason No. 1 team, followed by Houston, Kansas, Iowa State, and Texas Tech in the top five.
- KenPom rankings place BYU at No. 33 and Utah at No. 84 nationally, with Utah rated higher than Colorado and Kansas State.
- BYU returns key players including point guard Rob Wright III and features new transfers and a five-star freshman, while Utah has rebuilt its roster with international recruits and Group of Five transfers under coach Alex Jensen.
- BYU aims for its fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance, while Utah seeks to return to the tournament for the first time since 2016, with both teams and coaches set to discuss the season at upcoming Big 12 media days.
