CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) announced the 2026 Men's Basketball All-Conference teams and the major award winners on Wednesday morning.

After leading Transylvania to a 17-8 regular season record in 2026, a 14-4 mark in league play and a share of the conference regular season title, Brian Lane was voted as the 2026 HCAC Coach of the Year. It is his fifth time being bestowed the honor and the first time since the 2011-12 season. Lane earned his 400th career win the regular season finale. 

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