Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s basketball was picked to finish fourth in the United East Preseason Poll with 85 points. The Gators finished just two points behind St. Mary’s, which placed third with 87 points.
The poll was announced Nov. 4, 2026, as the Gators prepare to begin the first season under head coach Kyle McGee. Notre Dame of Maryland finished the 2025-26 season 16-10 overall and 10-3 in conference play.
Penn State Harrisburg Leads United East Poll
Defending champion Penn State Harrisburg topped the poll with 118 points and received eight of the 12 first-place votes. Lancaster Bible placed second with 114 points and received the remaining four first-place votes.
The Gators return five players from last season’s team. Ricardo Ross earned first-team all-conference honors and averaged 15.1 points last season.
Notre Dame of Maryland Men’s Basketball Set to Face Hood
The Gators are scheduled to open the regular season at the Rotary Club of Frederick Tip-Off Classic. Notre Dame of Maryland is set to face third-ranked Hood on Friday evening.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland University enters the season fourth in the United East Preseason Poll after earning 85 points. The Gators will begin the Kyle McGee era with five returning players, including first-team all-conference selection Ricardo Ross.
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