BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Western Washington University juniors Trevor White and Grant Kepley have earned a spot on the 2026-27 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Preseason All-Conference team.
 
White earned a spot on the preseason all-conference team for the second consecutive season and Kepley picked up the preseason accolade after earning GNAC Freshman of the Year honors in 2024-25 and played last season at the University of Montana.
 
White (Attleboro, MA/Tabor Academy) enters his third season with the Vikings. Across 52 games including 29 starts since debuting in 2024, White is averaging 9.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting at a clip of 48.3%. His sophomore campaign was highlighted by a season-high 25 points on November 19 against Chaminade and a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double on February 14 against No. 18 Saint Martin's. White reached double digits in scoring on eight occasions last season.
 
"Trevor brings a sense of stability and skill to our team. He has a strong desire for success and has improved in many different aspects of the game," said WWU head coach Tony Dominguez. "His offensive skillset and added strength should help us at several positions. Trevor has worked tirelessly, in all areas, to become an even more complete player and we are thrilled to see his hard work in action on the court this season."
 
Kepley (Bellingham, WA/Sehome HS) returns to Western after playing at the NCAA Division I level in 2025-26 at the University of Montana. Kepley appeared in 28 games (10 starts) for the Grizzlies, averaging 6.2 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game. As a redshirt freshman in 2024-25 for the Vikings, Kepley was voted the GNAC Freshman of the Year averaging 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He was a regular double-digit scorer in his first season with the Vikings, reaching a career-best 24 points on Feb. 6, 2025 against Montana State Billings.
 
"We are excited about the opportunity to have Grant back with our program," said Dominguez. "He is an exceptional player and leader which will enhance our team greatly. He has a versatile skillset that allows him to affect the game in many ways. His toughness and grit really are focal points for his leadership and desire to do well."
 
Alaska Anchorage senior forward Sylas Williams was voted the GNAC Preseason Player of the Year. WWU was one of five conference schools with multiple selections to the 2026-27 GNAC Preseason team. The Vikings were voted to finish seventh in the GNAC Preseason Coaches Poll.
 
WWU opens the 2026-27 season October 30-November 1 with three games at the CWU D2 Tip-Off Classic in Ellensburg, facing Cal State San Bernardino, Lubbock Christian and Chico State. The Vikings official home opener is set for Monday, November 9 with a 7 pm game against Douglas College on WECU Court in Carver Gym. WWU's final preseason exhibition game will be next Tuesday (October 27) at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, with tip-off scheduled for 6 pm on Reese Court.
 
The complete 2026-27 season schedule can be viewed at WWUVikings.com and season/single-game tickets can be ordered online at WWUVikings.com/Tickets.