UNLV Junior Meadow Roland Named Preseason Player
The Mountain West selected the Rebels to finish first in the annual preseason media poll.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Basketball
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UNLV junior Meadow Roland has been named the Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year following her standout freshman season. The conference also picked the Rebels to lead the standings in their latest preseason media poll.
Why it matters
The recognition underscores UNLV's position as a dominant force in the Mountain West, having secured four of the last five regular-season conference titles. The preseason ranking reflects high expectations for the team as they look to maintain their competitive edge.
UNLV garnered 193 total points in the preseason media poll, securing 16 of the 22 available first-place votes. This follows a previous season where Meadow Roland averaged 15 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game.
The players
Meadow Roland
The UNLV junior and 6-foot-2 athlete was named the Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year.
Jasmyn Lott
A UNLV player who earned a spot on the Mountain West preseason team.
UNLV
The local university whose women's basketball program was chosen to finish first in the conference poll.
The details
The Mountain West conference announced the honors and poll results on October 7, 2026. Along with Roland, Rebels teammate Jasmyn Lott earned a spot on the preseason team after averaging 12 points per game last season. UNLV remains the team to beat in the conference as the upcoming season approaches.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: The Mountain West announced the preseason awards and polls.
2024-2025: Meadow Roland earned Freshman of the Year honors.
Beyond the Strip
This preseason poll reinforces UNLV's consistent standing in the Mountain West, building on a legacy that includes four regular-season conference titles in the last five years. The latest selection confirms the team remains the benchmark for regional competition.
Rebels fans can prepare for the upcoming season following this preseason nod. The announcement sets the stage for the team to defend their home court throughout the conference schedule.
The takeaway
The media's overwhelming support for the Rebels highlights the strength of the current roster heading into the new season. Fans should keep an eye on team updates for the upcoming schedule and season opener dates.
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