NORTH CANTON, OH: Walsh Cavalier Men's Basketball was voted preseason #1 by the conference coaches on Tuesday afternoon. With 20 days until the season opener, Cavalier Men's Hoops will look for continued success after last season's history. The program is coming off a 29-4 overall record, a G-MAC Regular Season and Tournament Championship, and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance. It was the best season for Walsh in the NCAA era. 

The 2026-2027 campaign will tip off on the road on Monday, November 9th, and Wayne State. The Cavs home opener will be on Wednesday, November 18th, at 6pm vs Kent State Tuscarawas. 

Head Coach, Jeff Young, who earned his 500th career win last season, will look to key returners Matthew Biddell and Kaleb Schaffer to lead his team this season. Biddell averaged 11.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Schaffer averaged 9.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game last season. 

Tickets for this season can be purchased here: Ticketing Information - Walsh University

Complete G-MAC Coaches Poll Results
1. Walsh (5)
2. Lake Erie (5)
3. Ashland (1)
4. Findlay
5. Kentucky Wesleyan (1) 
6. Hillsdale
7. Northwood
8. Thomas more
9. Cedarville
10. Malone
11. Tiffin
12. Ohio Dominican