UAlbany Basketball Teams Ranked Top Four in America East Preseason Polls

The University at Albany men's basketball team has been picked to finish tied for second in the 2025-26 America East Preseason Coaches' Poll, marking their highest preseason ranking since 2017, alongside Maine. Vermont is the preseason favorite, having received seven first-place votes and 63 points, continuing their strong program history despite recent championship streaks ending. UAlbany's coach Dwayne Killings expressed optimism about the team's growth and potential despite the challenges ahead, highlighting the addition of 11 new players for the season. Sophomore guard Amir Lindsey was named to the America East Preseason All-Conference Team, recognized for his impressive freshman season statistics and versatility. The men's basketball preseason poll reflected a competitive league, with UMass Lowell and Binghamton following closely behind in the standings. Meanwhile, the UAlbany women's basketball team was picked to finish fourth in their America East Preseason Coaches' Poll, just behind top contenders Vermont, Maine, and Bryant, with several players named to the preseason all-conference team.