Millsaps was picked fifth in the Southern Athletic Association men’s basketball preseason poll, receiving 45 points in the rankings released Wednesday.
The Majors finished last season 15-11 overall and 6-8 in conference play. Seniors Jaxon Toney and Davion James, who both earned All-SAA honorable mention recognition last season, are among the team’s returning leaders. Connor Kuykendall is the head coach, with Griffin Levine serving as an assistant.
Trinity topped the poll with 71 points and seven first-place votes. Centre placed second with 64 points and one first-place vote, while Rhodes was third with 58 points and the remaining first-place vote. Maryville finished fourth with 47 points, two ahead of Millsaps.
The Majors are scheduled to begin their 2026-27 season Nov. 7-8 at the Rhodes College Classic in Memphis, Tennessee. Millsaps is slated to play Eureka on Saturday and Austin on Sunday, with both games listed for 1 p.m.
