By: Delanie Gearing, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - The Cal Poly Pomona men's basketball team was ranked second in the CCAA preseason poll, it was announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon.
Head coach Greg Kamansky, entering his 25th season at the helm for the Broncos, looks to lead his program back to the top of the conference after reaching the CCAA Tournament quarterfinals last season, the first postseason appearance since 2021-22. Over his career, Kamansky has guided Cal Poly Pomona to 14 NCAA Tournament berths and the 2009-10 NCAA Division II National Championship.
CCAA Preseason Poll
1. Cal State Dominguez Hills - 141 pts (11)
2. Cal Poly Pomona - 119
3. Cal State San Bernardino - 117
4. Chico State - 108
5. Cal State LA - 96 (1)
6. Cal State East Bay - 91
7. Stanislaus State - 71
8. Cal Poly Humboldt - 53
9. Cal State San Marcos - 43
10. Cal State Monterey Bay - 41
11. San Francisco State - 35
12. UC Merced - 21
Cal Poly Pomona returns much of its core from last year's campaign, led by senior guard Demarreya Lewis-Cooper, who averaged a team-high 11.3 points per game while shooting 44.5 percent from the field. Lewis-Cooper, who also tallied 79 rebounds, 79 assists, and 40 steals, was the offensive engine for the Broncos in 2024-25 and is expected to take another leap this season.
Senior center Kevin Simeth, who averaged 5.6 rebounds per game and shot 61.5 percent from the field, returns as a consistent presence in the paint, anchoring the team's defense and bringing veteran leadership to the frontcourt. Guards Shyheim Parm and Zach Broadous provide experience and energy in the backcourt, while junior guard Malcolm Bell looks to contribute more consistently after an injury-shortened season. Senior forward Sam Hunter, who averaged 6.0 points per game and shot 46 percent from beyond the arc, adds valuable perimeter scoring.
Joining the returning group are key transfers Michael Saba and Jake Goldberg, both of whom are expected to make immediate impacts on the offensive end. Saba, a 6-foot-8 forward from Phoenix, and Goldberg, a 6-foot-4 forward from Pasadena, bring versatility and scoring depth to the rotation. Kamansky also praised his incoming freshmen for their competitiveness and energy, noting that roster depth will be one of the team's greatest strengths this season.
"I really like the group we have this year," said Kamansky. "Our returners have set a strong tone, and the new guys have fit in really well. The culture, mindset, and work ethic are all in a really good place right now. We're more experienced, deeper, and playing with confidence."
Coming off a fourth-place finish in the CCAA standings last season, the Broncos are looking to build on that progress. "We finished strong last year, and that momentum has carried into this season," Kamansky said. "The guys are hungry and focused, and they want to take that next step."
The Broncos will open the 2025-26 season at home in the Bronco Classic against Seattle Pacific on Friday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. Cal Poly Pomona will begin CCAA play versus Cal State LA at home on Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. For the first time since 2018, the Broncos will host the 2025 CCAA Conference Tournament in Kellogg Arena from March 5-7th.
Tickets:
Cal Poly Pomona Athletics has announced a partnership with vivenu, a ticketing company committed to simplifying the ticket purchasing experience for college sports fans. Tickets are available to purchase online for the entire 2025-26 season HERE.
Pricing:
- Adults - $12
- Military/First Responder - $7
- Senior (Ages 65+) - $7
- Children (Ages 6-17) - $5
- Visiting Students (with ID) - $5
- CPP Students (with ID) - FREE
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