College Basketball · UAC · 2026-27
Abilene Christian Wildcats
1-1 · Coach Brette Tanner
Power Rankings
#293▼25
Who is best right now.
-12.9points per 100 possessions vs an average D-I team
Last week: -9.3 (#268)
Preseason: #268
Full Power Rankings → Compare to another teamRating breakdown
Adjusted for every opponent and home court. Power = offense minus defense.
Projected record
14-18
- Conference record
- 6-10
- Conference title
- <1%
- Outright title
- <1%
- Luck
- +0.4
Actual results so far plus the rest of the seasonplayed out 10,000 times with the win chance for each game (non-Division I opponents count as 97% wins). The title is the regular-season crown; conference tournaments aren't included. Later rounds of holiday tournaments are added once the opponent is known.
Why #268 in the preseason
What the computer saw going in
- →Last season: #246 in the country (-7.6), 14-19.
- →22% of last season's minutes are back.
- →3 transfers in, led by Noah Bolanga (Utah Tech, 11.9 ppg), Timéo Pons (New Mexico, 2.6 ppg), Evan Boisdur (Grand Canyon, 1.1 ppg). Transfers moving up a level are counted cautiously.
- →Lost Rich Smith (10 ppg), Bradyn Hubbard (16.2 ppg, now at Little Rock), Cbo Newton (10.1 ppg, now at Tennessee Tech).
The preseason rating counts for about five games, then real results take over.
Teams like Abilene Christian
The closest matches across all 365 Division I teams, based on the current ratings.
This season
Everyone who has played, most minutes first: per-game numbers from the box scores, updated after every game.
| Player | G · GS | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaniel RiveraG · Senior · #2401 ranked | 2 · 2 | 32.5 | 10.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 28.6 (6-21) | 8.3 (1-12) | 80.0 (8-10) |
| Isaac DyeG · Sophomore · #2835 ranked | 2 · 2 | 28.5 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 58.3 (7-12) | 80.0 (4-5) | 85.7 (6-7) |
| Evan BoisdurG · Sophomore · #1565 ranked | 2 · 1 | 28.0 | 14.0 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 52.4 (11-21) | 55.6 (5-9) | 50.0 (1-2) |
| Timéo PonsG · Sophomore · #1415 ranked | 2 · 2 | 25.5 | 14.0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 40.9 (9-22) | 36.4 (4-11) | 85.7 (6-7) |
| Willan Marie-AnaisF · Freshman · #2995 ranked | 2 · 1 | 24.5 | 9.5 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 80.0 (8-10) | — (0-0) | 27.3 (3-11) |
| Xabi LopezG · Freshman · #3981 ranked | 2 · 1 | 16.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 (4-8) | 0.0 (0-1) | — (0-0) |
| Victor Yimga MoukouriF · Sophomore · #3965 ranked | 2 · 1 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 28.6 (2-7) | 0.0 (0-1) | 0.0 (0-1) |
| Drew HaffnerG · Freshman · #3654 ranked | 2 · 0 | 14.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 37.5 (3-8) | 0.0 (0-2) | — (0-0) |
| Armani TheusG · Freshman | 2 · 0 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 66.7 (2-3) | — (0-0) | 0.0 (0-1) |
| Stetson RowleyF · Freshman | 1 · 0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 (0-2) | 0.0 (0-1) | — (0-0) |
| Isaiah NeyhartG · Sophomore · #2962 ranked | 1 · 0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — (0-0) | — (0-0) | — (0-0) |
| J'Den ShieldsG · Freshman | 1 · 0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 (0-2) | 0.0 (0-1) | — (0-0) |
Projected rotation
The preseason model's minutes projection for each player with a track record (college stats or a recruiting rank), most minutes first. Players without one aren't projected here; This season above lists everyone who has played.
| Player | How he got here | Proj. min | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah BolangaG · Junior |  Transfer from Utah Tech | 25 | 11.9 pts · 6 reb · 2.2 ast |
| Yaniel RiveraG · Senior |  Returning | 21 | 7.2 pts · 1.4 reb · 2.2 ast |
| Cade HorneckerF · Senior | Returning | 17 | 5.3 pts · 3.4 reb · 1.2 ast |
| Timéo PonsG · Sophomore |  Transfer from New Mexico | 13 | 2.6 pts · 1 reb · 0.3 ast |
| Evan BoisdurG · Sophomore |  Transfer from Grand Canyon | 13 | 1.1 pts · 0.3 reb · 0.3 ast |
| Isaac DyeG · Sophomore | Returning | 9 | 2.8 pts · 0.9 reb · 0.4 ast |
| Isaiah NeyhartG · Sophomore | Returning | 6 | 0.9 pts · 0.5 reb · 0.4 ast |
Gone from last season: Rich Smith (10 ppg), Bradyn Hubbard (16.2 ppg, to 
Little Rock), Cbo Newton (10.1 ppg, to 
Tennessee Tech), Joseph Venzant (4.4 ppg), Zy Wright (6.3 ppg), Joseph Scott (4.3 ppg, to 
Alabama State)
Roster
Everyone on this season's roster, with this season's numbers for anyone who has played. Names link to player pages, ranked players first.
| # | Player | How he got here | Pos | Class | Ht / Wt | Hometown | This season | Last season | Rank · Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Noah Bolanga | Transfer from Utah Tech | G | Junior | 6-8 · 180 | Poitiers, France | Hasn't played | 11.9 pts · 6.0 reb · 2.2 ast (34 G) | #1342 · +0.18 |
| 29 | Timéo Pons | Transfer from New Mexico | G | Sophomore | 6-9 | Les Sables-d'Olonne, France | 14.0 pts · 4.5 reb · 1.0 ast (2 G) | 2.6 pts · 1.0 reb · 0.3 ast (13 G) | #1415 · +0.14 |
| 97 | Evan Boisdur | Transfer from Grand Canyon | G | Sophomore | 6-1 · 175 | Lamentin, Guadeloupe | 14.0 pts · 2.5 reb · 4.5 ast (2 G) | 1.1 pts · 0.3 reb · 0.3 ast (15 G) | #1565 · +0.06 |
| 21 | Cade Hornecker | Returning | F | Senior | 7-0 · 250 | Amarillo, TX | Hasn't played | 5.3 pts · 3.4 reb · 1.2 ast (33 G) | #2011 · -0.12 |
| 2 | Yaniel Rivera | Returning | G | Senior | 6-4 · 180 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico | 10.5 pts · 2.0 reb · 2.0 ast (2 G) | 7.2 pts · 1.4 reb · 2.2 ast (29 G) | #2401 · -0.26 |
| 24 | Isaac Dye | Returning | G | Sophomore | 6-3 · 200 | State College, PA | 12.0 pts · 2.0 reb · 0.5 ast (2 G) | 2.8 pts · 0.9 reb · 0.4 ast (25 G) | #2835 · -0.43 |
| 20 | Isaiah Neyhart | Returning | G | Sophomore | 5-10 · 165 | Abilene, TX | 0.0 pts · 0.0 reb · 0.0 ast (1 G) | 0.9 pts · 0.5 reb · 0.4 ast (11 G) | #2962 · -0.48 |
| 5 | Willan Marie-Anais | Freshman | F | Freshman | 6-7 | Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe | 9.5 pts · 8.0 reb · 1.5 ast (2 G) | — | #2995 · -0.49 |
| 3 | Drew Haffner | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-3 | Westfield, IN | 3.0 pts · 1.0 reb · 2.0 ast (2 G) | — | #3654 · -0.78 |
| 1 | Victor Yimga Moukouri | New to Division I | F | Sophomore | 6-8 | Asnieres sur Seine, France | 2.0 pts · 2.5 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | — | #3965 · -0.93 |
| 6 | Xabi Lopez | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-4 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands | 4.0 pts · 2.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | — | #3981 · -0.95 |
| 7 | Armani Theus | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-0 | Houston, TX | 2.0 pts · 1.0 reb · 1.0 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 10 | J'Den Shields | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-3 | Amarillo, TX | 0.0 pts · 1.0 reb · 0.0 ast (1 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 4 | Stetson Rowley | Freshman | F | Freshman | 6-7 | Mesa, AZ | 0.0 pts · 0.0 reb · 0.0 ast (1 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 0 | Gus Salem | New to Division I | G | Sophomore | 6-2 · 185 | Los Angeles, CA | Hasn't played | — | Not ranked yet |
Schedule
Projected scores and win chances come from the current ratings and update every morning.
| Nov 2 |  atColorado | L59-94Box score → |
| Nov 7 |  vsLamar | W83-81Box score → |
| Still to play · computer projections | ||
| Nov 11 |  vsStephen F. Austin | Projected 69-79ACU: 19% to winAbilene Christian: 19% to win Compare |
| Nov 16 |  atMissouri State | Projected 72-75ACU: 38% to winAbilene Christian: 38% to win Compare |
| Nov 18 | vsMcMurry(non-D1) | Upcoming |
| Nov 21 | vsSouthwestern Adventist(non-D1) | Upcoming |
| Nov 25 |  atSouth Dakota State | Projected 68-79ACU: 16% to winAbilene Christian: 16% to win Compare |
| Nov 28 | vsDallas(non-D1) | Upcoming |
| Dec 1 |  vsPepperdine | Projected 75-78ACU: 39% to winAbilene Christian: 39% to win Compare |
| Dec 5 | vsSouth Dakota State | Projected 71-76ACU: 33% to winAbilene Christian: 33% to win Compare |
| Dec 9 | vsHardin Simmons(non-D1) | Upcoming |
| Dec 13 |  atUtah | Projected 65-80ACU: 10% to winAbilene Christian: 10% to win Compare |
| Dec 19 |  atStetson | Projected 74-77ACU: 40% to winAbilene Christian: 40% to win Compare |
| Dec 21 |  atFlorida Gulf Coast | Projected 72-80ACU: 26% to winAbilene Christian: 26% to win Compare |
| Dec 31 |  vsNorth Florida | Projected 81-75ACU: 69% to winAbilene Christian: 69% to win Compare |
| Jan 2 |  vsJacksonville | Projected 72-73ACU: 46% to winAbilene Christian: 46% to win Compare |
| Jan 6 | vsLittle RockConference | Projected 76-77ACU: 48% to winAbilene Christian: 48% to win Compare |
| Jan 13 |  atCentral ArkansasConference | Projected 68-82ACU: 12% to winAbilene Christian: 12% to win Compare |
| Jan 16 |  vsUT ArlingtonConference | Projected 72-76ACU: 39% to winAbilene Christian: 39% to win Compare |
| Jan 20 |  atNorth AlabamaConference | Projected 72-75ACU: 41% to winAbilene Christian: 41% to win Compare |
| Jan 23 |  atWest GeorgiaConference | Projected 71-75ACU: 38% to winAbilene Christian: 38% to win Compare |
| Jan 27 |  vsAustin PeayConference | Projected 71-78ACU: 29% to winAbilene Christian: 29% to win Compare |
| Jan 30 | atUT ArlingtonConference | Projected 69-79ACU: 20% to winAbilene Christian: 20% to win Compare |
| Feb 3 | vsCentral ArkansasConference | Projected 71-79ACU: 27% to winAbilene Christian: 27% to win Compare |
| Feb 6 |  vsTarleton StateConference | Projected 74-79ACU: 32% to winAbilene Christian: 32% to win Compare |
| Feb 10 | atAustin PeayConference | Projected 68-81ACU: 13% to winAbilene Christian: 13% to win Compare |
| Feb 13 |  atEastern KentuckyConference | Projected 74-78ACU: 39% to winAbilene Christian: 39% to win Compare |
| Feb 17 | vsNorth AlabamaConference | Projected 76-72ACU: 62% to winAbilene Christian: 62% to win Compare |
| Feb 20 | vsWest GeorgiaConference | Projected 75-72ACU: 60% to winAbilene Christian: 60% to win Compare |
| Feb 24 | atTarleton StateConference | Projected 71-82ACU: 15% to winAbilene Christian: 15% to win Compare |
| Mar 3 | vsEastern KentuckyConference | Projected 78-74ACU: 61% to winAbilene Christian: 61% to win Compare |
| Mar 6 | atLittle RockConference | Projected 72-79ACU: 27% to winAbilene Christian: 27% to win Compare |
UAC standings
| # | Team | Conf | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT Arlington | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 2 | Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 3 | North Alabama | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 4 | Central Arkansas | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 5 | Austin Peay | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 6 | Tarleton State | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 7 | Abilene Christian | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| 9 | West Georgia | 0-0 | 0-2 |