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2026-27 Game Notes

Weekly Preview

Bellevue Classic | Season Opener
Oct. 23-24, 2026Omaha, Neb.Two neutral-site games
This Week's Matchups
Bellevue ClassicOct. 23-24 | Omaha, Neb.
Friday, Oct. 23
1:30 p.m. MT
Dickinson State Blue Hawks
Dickinson State0-0
VS.
Doane
Doane UniversityOmaha, Neb.
Game Details
Saturday, Oct. 24
1:30 p.m. MT
Dickinson State Blue Hawks
Dickinson State0-0
VS.
Bethany
Bethany College (Kan.)Omaha, Neb.
Game Details

All times Mountain. For the latest game information and coverage options, visit the official schedule.

Blue Hawk Notes
A New Season Begins

Dickinson State opens its 2026-27 schedule with two neutral-site games at the Bellevue Classic in Omaha, Nebraska: Doane on Friday, Oct. 23, and Bethany (Kan.) on Saturday, Oct. 24. Both games tip at 1:30 p.m. Mountain.

Eighth in Frontier Preseason Poll

Dickinson State received 51 points and was picked eighth in the 12-team Frontier Conference men’s basketball coaches’ preseason poll. Rocky Mountain was first with 119 points and 10 first-place votes, while Bellevue and Montana Tech tied for second at 100 points each.

Selvig Enters Seventh Season

Derek Selvig begins his seventh season as head coach. The Dickinson State men enter the year after an 8-20 finish in 2025-26, including a 6-16 Frontier Conference record.

Eight Letterwinners Return

The 2026-27 roster has 16 players, with eight returning letterwinners. The Blue Hawks must integrate new contributors while establishing a rotation in the opening nonconference contests.

Frierson Returns as a Producer

Senior guard Detavius Frierson averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 15 games in 2025-26, making him the top returning scorer listed in the team quick facts.

Stewart Adds Experience

Senior forward DC Stewart averaged 5.3 points and 2.1 rebounds per game last season. His experience and frontcourt versatility offer continuity entering the new schedule.

Cranston Back in the Backcourt

Dickinson native Britton Cranston returns for his senior season after averaging 4.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28 games during 2025-26.

Replacing Last Season’s Scoring

The Blue Hawks move forward without Griffyn Doughty, who averaged 15.1 points per game and made 71 3-pointers last season, and Cordell Stinson, who averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds.

The Conference Calendar

Frontier Conference play begins Nov. 20 at Bismarck State. Dickinson State’s first scheduled home game is Nov. 28 against Midland at Scott Gymnasium.

Storylines to Watch
How Will the New Rotation Fit?

Sixteen players and eight returning letterwinners give Selvig a combination of experience and new faces. The Omaha weekend is the first chance to see the 2026-27 group play together.

Finding Reliable Offense

Dickinson State averaged 73.0 points per game in 2025-26. With Doughty and Stinson departing, the Blue Hawks will need returning guards and incoming players to share more of the scoring load.

Three-Point Consistency

The Blue Hawks shot 31.3% from beyond the arc last season. Perimeter efficiency is an early area to monitor against Doane and Bethany.

Winning the Glass

Dickinson State averaged 32.5 rebounds per game last year, compared with 34.6 for its opponents. Rebounding margin will be an important early indicator.

Getting Stops

The Blue Hawks allowed 78.0 points per game in 2025-26, five more than they scored. Defensive consistency will be a focus as the season opens.

Two Games, One Location

The Blue Hawks play on consecutive afternoons in Omaha. The neutral-court setting will provide an early test before the Oct. 30 road game at Midland.

Players to Watch

Statistics shown are from the 2025-26 season.

23

Detavius Frierson

Sr. • Guard • 6-5

Dickinson State’s leading returning scorer averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 15 games in 2025-26.

2025-26: 9.0 PPG • 4.8 RPG • 1.9 APG
5

DC Stewart

Sr. • Forward • 6-4

A returning senior with experience in the Blue Hawk frontcourt; Stewart enters his final season with an opportunity to take on a larger role.

2025-26: 5.3 PPG • 2.1 RPG
1

Britton Cranston

Sr. • Guard • 6-0

The Dickinson product appeared in all 28 games last season and brings continuity to the backcourt.

2025-26: 4.9 PPG • 2.1 RPG • 1.4 APG
2

Adesoye Onaleye

Jr. • Guard • 6-4

A junior transfer from Dawson Community College joins a reshaped group of perimeter contributors.

Newcomer • Dawson Community College
24

Teague Stump

Jr. • Guard • 6-1

The junior transfer from Rocky Boy, Montana, is one of the new players to track during the first weekend.

Newcomer • Mendocino College
2025-26 Returning Production
Returning players’ 2025-26 averages and totals
Points / GameDetavius Frierson
9.0
15 games played
Rebounds / GameDetavius Frierson
4.8
2025-26 average
Assists / GameDetavius Frierson
1.9
2025-26 average
Games PlayedBritton Cranston
28
4.9 points / game
2025-26 Team Profile
73.0Points / GameOpponents: 78.0
45.2%Field GoalsOpponents: 47.9%
31.3%3-Point ShootingOpponents: 37.5%
70.5%Free ThrowsOpponents: 76.4%
32.5Rebounds / GameOpponents: 34.6
11.4Assists / GameOpponents: 11.9
12.1Turnovers / GameOpponents: 10.8
Final team statistics from the 2025-26 season
By the Numbers
0-02026-27 OverallEntering the season
8Returning Letterwinners2026-27 roster
16Roster Size2026-27 season
12Home DatesScheduled for 2026-27
7thSelvig SeasonHead coach
8-202025-26 Record6-16 Frontier
2026-27 Schedule & Results
Bellevue Classic
Oct. 23vs. Doane1:30 p.m.
Oct. 24vs. Bethany (Kan.)1:30 p.m.
Nonconference
Oct. 30at Midland6:30 p.m.
Nov. 6vs. Eastern Oregon2 p.m.
Nov. 7vs. California Prestige10:45 a.m.
Frontier Conference
Nov. 20at Bismarck State6 p.m.
Exhibition
Nov. 23at Idaho7 p.m.
Nonconference
Nov. 28Midland5 p.m.
Frontier Conference
Dec. 3at Dakota State6 p.m.
Dec. 5at Bellevue6 p.m.
Dec. 11Rocky Mountain7 p.m.
Dec. 12Carroll7 p.m.
Dec. 18Bismarck State7 p.m.
Jan. 1Valley City State7 p.m.
Jan. 2Mayville State7 p.m.
Jan. 8at Montana Tech7 p.m.
Jan. 9at Montana Western7 p.m.
Jan. 15Providence7 p.m.
Jan. 16MSU-Northern7 p.m.
Jan. 22at Mayville State6 p.m.
Jan. 23at Valley City State6 p.m.
Jan. 28at Carroll7 p.m.
Jan. 30at Rocky Mountain7 p.m.
Feb. 5Bellevue7 p.m.
Feb. 6Dakota State7 p.m.
Feb. 12at MSU-Northern7 p.m.
Feb. 13at Providence7 p.m.
Feb. 19Montana Western7 p.m.
Feb. 20Montana Tech7 p.m.
All times Mountain. Exhibition results do not count toward the overall record. Schedule subject to change.
View Full 2026-27 Schedule
Frontier Conference

2026-27 Men's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll

Dickinson State was picked eighth with 51 points in the 12-team Frontier Conference preseason coaches' poll. Rocky Mountain leads the poll with 119 points and 10 first-place votes.

RankTeamPoints
1Rocky Mountain (Mont.) (10)119
T-2Bellevue (Neb.) (1)100
T-2Montana Tech (1)100
4Carroll (Mont.)93
5MSU-Northern85
6Dakota State (S.D.)76
7Montana Western58
8Dickinson State (N.D.)51
9Mayville State (N.D.)43
10Valley City State (N.D.)32
11Providence (Mont.)20
12Bismarck State (N.D.)15

First-place votes in parentheses. Bellevue and Montana Tech tied for second with 100 points each. Full Frontier standings

Series History
Doane University | Series Tied 1-1
1-1Recorded Series
W1Streak
2020Last Meeting
Dickinson State fell 76-72 in the first meeting in 2016 before defeating Doane 68-60 on Oct. 31, 2020, at Lozier Athletic Center in Bellevue, Neb. Full Series History
Bethany College (Kan.) | First Recorded Meeting
The Blue Hawks and Bethany are scheduled to meet Oct. 24 at the Bellevue Classic in Omaha, Neb. Dickinson State’s published opponent-history records list no previous meeting between the programs. Dickinson State Opponent History
Next Game
Friday, Oct. 30 | 6:30 p.m. MTat Midland UniversityFremont, Neb. | Nonconference