THE GOOD NEWS
C Patrick Sullivan figures to play a bigger role in the offense, and his scoring went up at season's end. He already was a dominant defender. G Chris Cyprian should have a full season to play, coming off a transfer-shortened, injury-marred campaign. F Warrell Span has potential, but must be more consistent.

THE BAD NEWS
Kevyn Green, the team's leading scorer, and Dekyron Nicks, the leading assist man, are gone. The Lions were stretched in terms of depth this season, and need more help next year. A true scorer must emerge.

KEY RETURNEES
C Patrick Sullivan blocked 60 shots and averaged 10 points a game. G Chris Cyprian, the best all-on ball defender returns. Notice a trend? Look for a defensive team that will need to look for a scorer. Of course, the team was looking for a scorer after last season and Green assumed the role with vigor.

ROSTER REPORT

--Sophomore C Patrick Sullivan has 111 career blocked shots and is 20 away from the school record.

--Senior PG Dekyron Nicks had 57 steals this season, tying him for fourth on the SELA single-season list.

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