ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington men’s basketball was picked to finish fifth by the league’s coaches in the United Athletic Conference (UAC) Preseason poll, as announced today by the conference.

UTA was picked to finish fifth in the UAC’s inaugural preseason coaches poll. The Mavericks enter the season following an 18-win campaign in their final year in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), looking to carry that momentum into a new conference and a revamped roster.

The Mavericks return two players from last season in Stoney Hadnot and Miles Goodman, with Goodman the only returning player who saw action last season. Goodman averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting 45.2% from the field.

Head coach KT Turner welcomes an influx of transfers from programs across the country. Senior guard Mier Panoam brings experience from Xavier, while sophomore forward Niko Bundalo joins the Mavericks after transferring from Ole Miss. UTA also added international talent in junior forward Teodor Simic and freshman guard Kajus Mikalauskas.

The Mavericks feature five players standing 6-foot-8 or taller, providing added size and versatility. Defensively, UTA will look to build on a strong performance from last season, when it limited opponents to 66.7 points per game, ranking 23rd nationally.

Preseason UAC Coaches Poll
1.         Central Arkansas (4)
2.         Austin Peay (2)
3.         Little Rock (3)
4.         Tarleton State
5.         UT Arlington
6.         EKU
7.         Abilene Christian
T8.      North Alabama
T8.      West Georgia
 
NEXT UP 
The Mavericks open the 2026-27 season at home against UNT Dallas on Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. inside College Park Center. 
 

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SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE
Single-game tickets for the 2026-27 UT Arlington men’s and women’s basketball seasons are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets online through UTA Tickets or by calling the UTA Athletics Box Office at 817-272-9595. Single-game ticket options begin at $10 for baseline seating, while reserved seating starts at $15 for women’s basketball and $20 for men’s basketball. Premium seating and floor seat options are also available.

GROUP TICKET EXPERIENCES

Looking for a fun and affordable entertainment experience for your next group outing? UTA Athletics has the answer! Group ticket packages are available for volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, softball and flag football. Groups of 10 or more can receive special group ticket pricing and can add a game-day experience to their visit. Find more information here.