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Updated Oct 23, 2009 8:43 AM ET
     
 
SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: Five newcomers try to get into the rotation of a very deep team, but enough of them have impressed coach George Ivory in the early going that he'll be giving them all a chance in game situations.

Forward Terry Tidwell and guard Vincent Martin were reportedly the most impressive for Ivory, though he's unsure where he'll get them into games. Dominic Moore, a 6-10 forward from Otero Junior College, could provide some height up front, while local product Stephan Collins could also see some time early.

KEY EARLY-SEASON GAMES: A home game? Not on the Golden Lions' non-conference schedule. The first time UAPB will play at home will be Jan. 16 for a league contest against Southern. The November and December slate is a killer, with trips to Colorado, UTEP, Arizona State, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Missouri and Oregon among the top destinations.

If the Lions can put together some decent showings, they'll gain some valuable experience for the conference campaign.

PROGRAM DIRECTION: Coach George Ivory suffered through a tough first year but the dividends of such a young lineup in Ivory's first season are going to be paid this season. UAPB could become a force in the SWAC if Ivory can keep players happy and continue to bring in strong recruiting classes in the future. Things look very good so far.

PROBABLE STARTING LINEUP: G Terrance Calvin, G Savalance Townsend, G Tavaris Washington, F Tyree Glass, F/C Lebaron Weathers

ROSTER REPORT:

--G Eric Brooks wasn't with the Golden Lions as they opened practice for the 2009-10 season, tending to what coach George Ivory termed "personal issues." Ivory said Brooks remains in school and is expected to rejoin the team at some point during the season.

--The Lions didn't take a lot of 3-pointers but G Savalance Townsend was the most eager to put it up from beyond the arc last year, attempting 83. Townsend will need to continue to shoot the ball well -- he hit 39.7 percent in SWAC play -- to help keep defenses from packing it in against the Lions.

--G Terrance Calvin needs to work on his turnover numbers. Last year, Calvin dished out 105 assists to go with his 105 turnovers. He did improve in league play, though, with 70 assists compared to 59 turnovers.
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