TRAFFORD, Pa. (Nov.5) – The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) recently released its annual preseason men's basketball coaches' poll. The Yellow Jackets were picked to finish sixth in the conference's South Division.
 
Waynesburg received 19 points in the poll after a 7-18 overall record last year that included a 3-13 mark in PAC competition. The Yellow Jackets are led by head coach Tim Fusina, who enters his eighth season as the leader of the program.
 
Washington & Jefferson received the top spot in the South Division with seven first-place votes and 67 points. Westminster took the top spot in the North Division with 12 first-place votes and 72 points.
 
Click on this link for a complete look at this year's poll, as well as the 2026-27 PAC Men's Basketball Players to Watch.
 
Waynesburg opens the 2026-27 season on Friday when it faces Elmira in the first round of the Waynesburg Tournament Sponsored by Wash-Rite Express Car Wash. Tipoff is slated for 5 p.m.