Big Games: 11/14 vs. Providence, 11/17 @ Minnesota, 11/24-27 Old Spice Classic (vs. Arizona State, then Dayton or Wake Forest, possibly Minnesota or Texas Tech after), 2/24 at Iona
These Stags have plenty of chances this year to prove against good teams that they are ready to deliver on their promise of the last 2 years and make it to the NCAA tournament. They could definitely pick up a statement win or two against any of those major conference teams that they will face early on in the season (best shots against PC and maybe WF or Dayton in Orlando). The MAAC may come down to Fairfield and Iona so their meeting on 2/24 in New Rochelle will be critical.
Freshmen: only a couple players coming in for the Stags but they could be good ones. Transfer Rakim Sanders from BC could be a piece that truly elevates this team to contenders, as he knows what playing at the sports highest level in the ACC is like. Desmond Wade, from Houston, also brings good playmaking potential at the point. As far as freshmen go, Adam Jones will be a solid PF who can be great if he finds consistency. Vince Van Nes will be a good addition at C, with huge size at 6'11" and a decent amount of range. Keegan Hyland transferred from Gonzaga after a concussion prior to the start of his first season. He was a star in high school in Maine but felt like he had little likelihood of playing time in Spokane. He could be a surprise asset.
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