THE GOOD NEWS
Four of the Eagles' five leading scorers return. A new coach who is good and getting better returns to lead what should be one of the league's most high-energy teams in 2008-09.

THE BAD NEWS
MSU loses one of the league's top point guards in PG Nikola Stojakovic. The loss of Stojakovic along with F Jamyron Steward will leave a leadership hole.

KEY RETURNEES
F Leon Buchanan (13.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg), G Maze Stallworth (11.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg), C/F Kenneth Faried (10.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg).

ROSTER REPORT

--Morehead State won a pair of weekly awards to close the season, as Buchanan was named Newcomer of the Week, and Faried picked up Freshman of the Week honors. Buchanan averaged 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in two games, while Faried averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds.

--Of the Eagles top eight in points scored and minutes played, seven played in every game this season, making Morehead State one of the league's healthiest teams.

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