Head coach Jeff Reynolds begins his third season in charge of the Air Force program with his youngest roster to date, as 14 underclassmen, including nine freshmen, comprise the majority of the 21-member squad. One of Reynolds' main challenges will be to replace the veteran trio of Andrew Henke, Anwar Johnson and Matt Holland, who accounted for 60 percent of the Falcons' scoring as seniors in 2008-09.
Evan Washington, G, Jr., 6-4, 195
Junior guard Evan Washington (6.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg) became the first Falcon to score at least 200 points in each of his first two seasons at Air Force since Tom Bellairs in 1999-00 and 2000-01. The Columbus, Ohio, native led the team in rebounding a year ago while playing in all 31 games, starting 20.
Grant Parker, F/C, Sr., 6-8, 228
Senior forward/center Grant Parker (6.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg) is the Falcons' second-leading returning scorer, playing in all 31 games in 2008-09 and starting four. The Aurora, Colo., product shot 48 percent (58-of-120) from 3-point range, the third-best single-season percentage in school history for a minimum of 50 attempts.
BYU COUGARS
PREVIEW
Fifth-year head coach Dave Rose returns to the helm of a BYU program coming off a share of the MWC regular-season title, third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and 25-8 overall record in 2008-09. Despite the loss of two-time first-team all-MWC honoree Lee Cummard, an experienced group of veterans returns for Rose in 2009-10, including four starters.
Jimmer Fredette, G, Jr., 6-2, 195
Junior guard Jimmer Fredette was selected by the media as the 2009-10 MWC Preseason Player of the Year after earning first-team all-MWC and MWC All-Tournament honors in 2008-09. The Glens Falls, N.Y. product was also selected to the 2008-09 USBWA All-District team. He led BYU in assists (4.1 apg) and steals (50) and was second in scoring (16.2) and free throw shooting (.847) last season.
Jonathan Tavernari, F, Sr., 6-6, 215
Senior forward Jonathan Tavernari was named third-team all-MWC in 2008-09 after ranking in the top-10 in the conference in six statistical categories. He led the Cougars in rebounding (7.2 rpg) and three-pointers (85), was second in steals (49) and third in scoring (15.7 ppg). The Sao Bernardo, Brazil native enters the 2009-10 season ranked second all-time in BYU history with 202 three-pointers.
COLORADO STATE RAMS
PREVIEW
Third-year head coach Tim Miles returns to the court in 2009-10 with 10 letterwinners, including three starters, from last season's team that posted an overall record of 9-22 (4-12 MWC) and finished eighth in the MWC standings.
Andy Ogide, F, Jr., 6-9, 245
Junior forward Andy Ogide (10.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg) is the Rams' top returning scorer and rebounder from 2008-09. The Marietta, Ga., native ranked in the top-10 in the MWC in field goal shooting (121-of-242) and rebounding.
Andre McFarland, F, Jr., 6-6, 225
Junior forward Andre McFarland was the only player to see action in all 31 games for Colorado State in 2008-09, averaging 8.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. The Las Vegas, Nev., product led the Rams with 31 three-pointers last season, recording multiple treys of 15 contests.
