PORTLAND, Ore. - The GNAC announced the 2025-26 Men's Basketball Preseason All-Conference team on Thursday afternoon, with Northwest Nazarene's Briggs Ranstrom earning the recognition.

Ranstrom helped lead the Nighthawks to the No. 2 seed into last year's conference tournament with a productive first season in Nampa. After transferring from Idaho State, Ranstrom turned in 9.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game while shooting 50.3% overall from the floor. A reliable workhorse, Ranstrom started all 26 games that he played in and averaged 29.7 minutes per game. His season high of 25 points came on Feb. 13 against Seattle Pacific, and he reached his season best of 11 boards in two different games.

NNU Head Coach Jon Hawkins: "This early recognition of Briggs is a testament from the conference towards the impact he makes on every possession. His presence is always felt due to his competitive desire to win. He'll do whatever the team needs of him, and he'll always make sure it gets done."

The Nighthawks open the year with a home exhibition game against Carroll College as part of the Homecoming festivities on Nov. 8. The Mayors' Cup against College of Idaho will be on Nov. 12 in Caldwell and Nov. 18 in Nampa. The official start of the regular season is at home on Nov. 15 against UC Merced.