Men’s Basketball Power Rankings 12/1/25

By Bobby Wilson 

1. CCSU 

2. LIU 

3. Le Moyne 

4. New Haven 

5. Mercyhurst 

6. Stonehill 

7. Wagner

8. FDU

9. Saint Francis 

10. Chicago State 

CCSU stays at No 1 with multiple power conference victories on the season. Even with a narrow victory against Sacred Heart this past week, you have to give CCSU the nod over LIU. Le Moyne had a very solid week, going 2-1 at the Lafayette Classic, with wins over the hosts and Monmouth. Wagner notched win No 1 on the season winning an overtime thriller at Manhattan. Saint Francis also notched win No 1 of the season over a non-D1 opponent. 

Co-Players of the Week: Le Moyne's Shilo Jackson averaged 18 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks in three games this week. Including 21 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks in a victory at Lafayette. This makes back-to-back weeks for Jackson earning Player of the Week. 

CCSU's Darin Smith Jr. averaged 31 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in two games this week. That included a 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists performance in an overtime victory against Sacred Heart. 

Win of the Week: LIU 75 Missouri State 61

A big road win over a Conference USA program in the Missouri State Bears. The Sharks continue a solid start to the season. 

Upcoming Game of the Week: Wednesday, December 3rd CCSU at Seton Hall 

CCSU goes for power conference win No 3 of the season against the Pirates. Tune into ESPN+ at 7 EST to watch.