2026-27 Outlook
LangIndex projects George Washington at #98 nationally for the 2026-27 college basketball season with a projected efficiency margin of +2.8 points per 100 possessions. The model projects a step back from last season's #89 finish. The projection makes this team a factor in its conference race.
Only 39% of last season's minutes return, so this roster will look very different. Expect some early-season volatility while new pieces settle in.
Last Season (2025-26)
George Washington finished 2025-26 at 17-15, ranked #89 in the final LangIndex ratings with adjusted offense of 117.7 and adjusted defense of 105.3 points per 100 possessions.
How LangIndex Rates George Washington
George Washington's power rating of +2.8 is an adjusted efficiency margin: the points per 100 possessions the model expects them to outscore an average Division I team by, once you strip out schedule strength. It combines adjusted offensive efficiency, adjusted defensive efficiency, and pace into one number, so a rating of +2.8 means George Washington projects to beat a neutral-court average team by about 2 points on a typical night. The full live version updates every morning during the season.
George Washington Rating History
Season-by-season LangIndex power rating and national rank. George Washington has trended upward over the last few seasons. Their best finish in this window was #82 in 2025-26.
| Season | Power Rating | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | +5.8 | #82 |
| 2024-25 | +5.7 | #86 |
| 2023-24 | -1.7 | #193 |
| 2022-23 | -2.6 | #199 |
| 2021-22 | -7.9 | #272 |
| 2020-21 | -5.4 | #237 |