NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Thomas Jefferson University men's basketball comes into the new season slated at second in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Men's Basketball Preseason Poll, announced by the conference office this afternoon.
 
The Rams went 16-13 during the 2024-25 season, earning a 9-7 conference record. Jefferson was the South No.1 seed and made it to the CACC Championship Semifinals. The Rams look to get their seventh CACC conference title under fourth year head coach Jimmy Reilly.
 
Jefferson opens their year as host to the East Region Challenge on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th. The Rams faceoff first against American International College on Friday at 8 p.m. while taking on Mercy College on Saturday at 4 p.m.
 
2025-26 CACC MEN'S BASKETBALL PRESEASON COACHES' POLL 
1. Dominican University (N.Y.) – 89 (5)  
2. Thomas Jefferson University – 84  
3. Post University – 76 (1)  
4. University of Bridgeport – 69 (2)
5. Caldwell University – 63 (2)
T6. Chestnut Hill College – 49
T6. Wilmington University (Del.)– 49 (1)
8. Felician University – 45
9. Goldey-Beacom College – 40
10. Georgian Court University – 21
11. Holy Family University - 20