LA MIRADA --- With the 2026-27 season approaching, the PacWest Conference released its preseason coaches' poll with Biola men's basketball tied for seventh alongside Chaminade.
 

The Eagles landed behind Point Loma, Westmont, Hawai'i Pacific, Jessup, Vanguard and Concordia in the poll. Point Loma received eight first-place votes, while Westmont and Concordia each collected one.
 

Three newcomers were also named to the PacWest Preseason Watch List. Transfers Ryder Elisaldez, Christian Wise and Elijah Tshibangu will join the Eagles for the upcoming season, bringing experience from UC San Diego, San Jose State and Howard, respectively.
 

Biola returns seven players from a 2025-26 squad that finished 15-13 overall and tied for ninth in the PacWest regular-season standings. Head coach Dave Holmquist enters his 47th season at the helm, bringing a career record of 1,095-462.
 

The Eagles return three starters in senior guards Charlie Gehler and Facundo Aranda, along with senior guard/forward Walker Weir. Other returners include Gannon Dykstra, Ay-Keen Richardson, Logan Stewart and Leyton Martin.
 

2026-27 Schedule
 

Biola opens the season at home against Fresno Pacific on November 9 inside Chase Gymnasium. The Eagles will continue their early-season slate with a home matchup against Cal State LA on November 13 before traveling to face Cal State San Marcos on November 14.
 

The non-conference schedule also features games against Stanton, Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal Poly Pomona before the Eagles head to Hawai'i for three games against Hawai'i Hilo, Chaminade and Hawai'i Pacific from December 3-7.
 

Biola returns home to host Point Loma on December 12 before welcoming Westcliff on December 14. The Eagles will then compete in a neutral-site tournament hosted by Westmont on December 18-19.
 

PacWest play continues into the new year, with Biola opening January at home against Hawai'i Pacific on January 2 and Hawai'i Hilo on January 4. The Eagles will play 18 conference games before closing the regular season at home against Vanguard on February 27.
 

The PacWest Men's Basketball Championships are scheduled for March 4 at Chase Gymnasium.
 

Meet the Newcomers
 

Biola adds five transfers to its 2026-27 roster, joining a group of seven returners.
 

Biola added Prince Oseya from Modesto Junior College and Brycen Mackenzie from Northwest Nazarene, along with Tshibangu, Elisaldez, and Wise.