WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.- The Palm Beach Atlantic women's basketball team was selected to finish seventh in the SSC Preseason Coaches' Poll as released by the conference on Thursday afternoon.  

Head Coach Grahm Smith enters his second season at the helm after leading the Sailfish to a 12-17 overall record and an 8-12 mark in SSC play during the 2025-26 campaign. PBA earned a spot in the SSC Tournament for the second consecutive season before falling to Nova Southeastern in the opening round. 

The Sailfish enter the new season with a revamped roster featuring a mix of returning players, transfers and newcomers. The Sailfish return key starters Breeje Schuler and Anaya Smith from last year's roster Schuler led the team with 165 rebounds last season, while Anaya Smith paced the Sailfish with 29 blocks. Maddie Wallhoff, Maren McCallister, and Natalie Allen also return from the 2025-26 team.  

PBA also welcomes several new faces to the lineup, including transfers Ella Lune, Olivia Bowes, Ava Lord, Chloe Galombeck and Sameera Elmasri. Coach Smith also brought in a talented class of 8 freshman who look to make an immediate impact in the lineup.  

In addition to the large influx of new players to the roster, assistant coach Gage Ash also joins the Sailfish bench in his first season.  

The Sailfish open the 2026-27 regular season on Nov. 9, hosting the University of Fort Lauderdale at Rubin Arena. PBA will then travel to Valdosta, Ga., for the South Region Crossover, facing Fort Valley State on Nov. 13 and Valdosta State on Nov. 14.