Projected Mountain West Conference standings
LangIndex projects Grand Canyon as the strongest team in the Mountain West Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a +0.9 power rating, ranking it #11 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 | Grand Canyon | +7.2 | #52 |
| 2 | New Mexico | +7.0 | #55 |
| 3 | Nevada | +4.1 | #81 |
| 4 | Wyoming | +2.8 | #99 |
| 5 | UNLV | +2.3 | #110 |
| 6 | Hawai'i | +1.0 | #134 |
| 7 | UC Davis | -1.7 | #254 |
| 8 | San José State | -2.5 | #277 |
| 9 | UTEP | -3.2 | #298 |
| 10 | Air Force | -8.0 | #364 |
Full profiles for every team, updated daily in season, are in the LangIndex app.