Too-Early Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings: How region's best teams stack up across Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, MW, Pac-12 and WCC

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Too-Early Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings: How region's best teams stack up across Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, MW, Pac-12 and WCC

Originally posted on SuperWest Sports | By Dane Miller | Last updated Apr 27, 2026 5:15 AM ET

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Call me crazy.

The men’s hoops rosters haven’t all been finalized.

The season outlooks remain fuzzy.

But I’m always ready to preach.

So here it is—your Way-Too-Early Power Ranking for Basketball Teams in the West.

1. Arizona

Tommy Lloyd is the man. There will be no more slander.

2. USC

L.A. plus money. Who says no? Eric Musselman is cooking.

3. Oregon

Dana Altman is building. Never doubt a legend. Always trust Oregon’s NIL Fund.

4. BYU

Kevin Wright didn’t forget how to coach. Rob Wright is back, and BYU has money. Let’s see if they advance in the Tournament this year.

5. UCLA

How could I forget about you, Mr. Cronin? Recruiting is going well. You’ll move up. This is a Way-Too-Early List, remember?

6. Gonzaga

Because they have to be here. Is the dynasty over? Some are saying it.

7. Utah State

Did the coach leave? Don’t matter. Utah State is a wagon. See you in the Pac-12.

8. Oregon State

I can smell what Justin Joyner is cooking. The money has been unlocked. The Beavers are in the hunt.

9. New Mexico

Well, how ‘bout that. Eric Olen kept Jake Hall. I’ll eat my crow and go home. Never thought it would be done. Some businessmen in Albuquerque stepped up.

10. Arizona State

Great hire. Randy Bennett is an excellent coach. And he is calling this his dream job. The expectation this year is to compete in the Big 12 and make the Tournament.

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