A perfect start pushes Oklahoma Wesleyan to No. 1 ranking in the country

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – “The only person that can beat us is us. We challenge everybody to outwork us.”

Success is the standard for the Oklahoma Wesleyan men’s basketball program. The Eagles have won five straight KCAC titles, and advanced to the national tournament 19 straight times. Three weeks into the 2026-27 season, the Eagles have already reached historic success.

“Guys come into work understanding their roles and understanding that it takes a full team to be able to be successful, and not just one person. So it’s kind of everybody putting our pride aside,” says senior guard Yashi McKenzie…

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