DeLand, Fla. — Stetson University men's basketball senior forward
Collin Kuhl has been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason Player of the Year and selected to the Preseason All-ASUN Team, the conference announced Monday. The Hatters were picked sixth in the 2026-27 ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll.
Kuhl enters his senior season as one of the ASUN's most efficient returning frontcourt players after earning Third Team All-ASUN honors in 2025-26. He averaged 13.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while recording eight double-doubles and leading the conference in field-goal percentage at 65.6 percent, which ranked sixth nationally. His 419 points and 200 rebounds led Stetson in their respective categories. Kuhl also showcased his scoring ability with a career-high 31 points against FGCU and his presence on the glass with a career-best 14 rebounds against Lipscomb.
Stetson finished the 2025-26 campaign with a 12-21 overall record and a 7-11 mark in ASUN play. The Hatters earned the No. 10 seed in the ASUN Championship and advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating No. 7 seed Eastern Kentucky 92-76 in the first round before falling to No. 2 seed Austin Peay.
Under head coach
Donnie Jones, the Hatters look to build on last season's postseason experience with a mix of returning talent and new additions. Stetson welcomes back senior forward
Finley Sheridan while adding guard
Thiago Sucatzky and forward
Makhi Myles to the roster. The Hatters also face a challenging non-conference schedule featuring six Power Four opponents before turning their attention to ASUN play.
In the 2026-27 ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll, Queens claimed the top spot with five first-place votes, followed by Jacksonville with two first-place votes. Lipscomb was selected third, Bellarmine fourth and FGCU fifth. Stetson followed in sixth, while North Florida placed seventh with one first-place vote and West Florida rounded out the poll in eighth.
2026-27 ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll
- Queens (5 first-place votes)
- Jacksonville (2 first-place votes)
- Lipscomb
- Bellarmine
- FGCU
- Stetson
- North Florida (1 first-place vote)
- West Florida
The Hatters wrap up the preseason against Florida at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 before opening the 2026-27 regular season on Monday, Nov. 2, with a road matchup against Clemson as they begin their pursuit of success in ASUN play and another trip to the conference tournament.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
