This is the debut of the Reaching the Summit writer’s power rankings. The power rankings along with the women’s rankings will be updated each Monday once the season starts after that week’s action ends. This preseason addition will not have commentary but subsequent editions will include commentary about that week’s action.
1. South Dakota State: 81 pts (9) 1st place votes
2. North Dakota State: 66 pts
2. Oral Roberts: 66 pts
4. Omaha: 51 pts
5. South Dakota: 45 pts
6. North Dakota: 32 pts
7. Kansas City: 25 pts
8. Denver: 23 pts
9. Western Illinois: 13 pts