SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The North Dakota State University men's basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in The Summit League this season, according to the annual preseason poll of league head coaches, sports information directors and media.
 
NDSU's Noah Feddersen and Markhi Strickland were voted to the preseason All-Summit League second team. Feddersen started all 32 games for the Bison last season, averaging 8.3 points and 6.0 rebounds with 52-percent shooting. Strickland is a senior transfer from Western Michigan, where he started every game for the Broncos last year, led the team in minutes, and averaged 11.3 points per game.
 
St. Thomas was voted the preseason favorite in a tight poll, with Omaha second, South Dakota State third, and the Bison fourth.
 
NDSU finished with a 21-11 record last season. The Bison have played in 9 of the past 13 Summit League Tournament championship games, dating back to 2013.
 
The Bison travel to Minneapolis for an exhibition game against Minnesota on Thursday, Oct. 16. NDSU will host the MSU Moorhead Dragons in exhibition action on Oct. 23.
 
 
2025-26 Summit League Men's Basketball Preseason Poll

1. St. Thomas (17)             501
2. Omaha (13)                    495
3. South Dakota State       450
4. North Dakota State       358
5. South Dakota (1)           342
6. Kansas City                   187
7. Denver                          169
8. North Dakota                 168
9. Oral Roberts                  165

 
2025-26 All-Summit League Men's Basketball
Preseason First Team
Carter Bjerke, St. Thomas
Isaac Bruns, South Dakota
Kalen Garry, South Dakota State
Nolan Minessale, St. Thomas
Tony Osburn, Omaha
Jayson Petty, Kansas City

Preseason Second Team
Noah Feddersen, North Dakota State
Ja'Sean Glover, Omaha
Carson Johnson, Denver
Eli King, North Dakota
Markhi Strickland, North Dakota State

Preseason Player of the Year
Nolan Minnesale, St. Thomas