MORAGA, Calif. — After one of the most historical seasons in program history, the 2017-18 Saint Mary's men's basketball team is once again regarded as one of the top teams to keep an eye on in the upcoming season.
Nationally-ranked in every week during the 2016-17 campaign and winning 29 games for the second consecutive year, the Gaels are primed for another chance to win the league title and ultimately compete in its 10th NCAA Tournament. The new season is still five months away, but SMC is well represented in several national media preseason rankings. Below are snippets and links from a few national media outlets and their 2017-18 “Way too Early Preseason Rankings.