by Sports Xchange

PROGRAM DIRECTION: With limited resources and a venue not worthy to show on recruiting visits, Texas-Arlington does more with less. Coach Scott Cross is getting players, small but athletic, who fit into his system. Despite little fan support, UTA should sustain recent success and perhaps build toward an NCAA return trip.

PROBABLE STARTING LINEUP: G Marquez Haynes, G Brandon Long, G Cameron Catlett, F Tommy Moffitt, F LaMarcus Reed.

ROSTER REPORT:

--Coach Scott Cross received a one-year contract extension through 2013. New top assistant coach Greg Young (Jacksonville College) replaced Reggie Brown, who went to SMU.

--UTA was expected to return three proven scorers despite the loss of Vereen. But junior G Roge'r Guignard, who averaged 12.6 points off the bench, skipped his senior season to pursue a professional career overseas.

--F Trey Parker isn't 100 percent following left knee surgery but should be ready to play.

--Texas-Arlington hopes to move into a new 6,600-seat Special Events Center in 2012.