Projected Big West Conference standings
LangIndex projects UC Irvine as the strongest team in the Big West Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a -0.0 power rating, ranking it #12 of 32 leagues nationally. Ratings estimate scoring margin per 100 possessions against an average D-I opponent, adjusted for schedule.
| # | Team | Proj. Rating | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Irvine | +3.0 | #96 |
| 2 | Utah Valley | +2.2 | #111 |
| 3 | UC San Diego | +1.9 | #117 |
| 4 | UC Santa Barbara | +1.1 | #133 |
| 5 | Cal State Fullerton | +0.9 | #138 |
| 6 | California Baptist | +0.9 | #139 |
| 7 | Long Beach State | -0.4 | #185 |
| 8 | UC Riverside | -0.5 | #189 |
| 9 | Sacramento State | -1.0 | #223 |
| 10 | Cal State Northridge | -1.0 | #224 |
| 11 | Cal Poly | -2.5 | #276 |
| 12 | Cal State Bakersfield | -4.7 | #341 |
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