North ARC
Follow North ARC men’s basketball: conference races, game recaps, news and analysis.
Conferences in the North ARC
- Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Crossroads League
- River States Conference
- Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Latest North ARC coverage
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IU Kokomo Picked First in 2026–27 River States Coaches Poll
IU Kokomo begins the River States race with the strongest backing from the conference coaches. The Cougars lead the 2026–27 men’s basketball preseason coaches poll with 79 points and seven first-place votes. IU Southeast is second with 71 points and two first-place votes. Rio Grande takes third with 66 and the remaining first-place vote. Midway…
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Grace Leads 2026–27 Crossroads League Coaches Poll
The Crossroads League coaches are starting the new season with a familiar program at the top: Grace. The Lancers lead the 2026–27 men’s basketball preseason coaches poll with 81 points. Indiana Wesleyan follows with 71, Taylor is third with 64 and Huntington is fourth with 59. Marian rounds out the top five at 43. Grace…