SportsLine/Lindy's reports
Nov. 12, 1999

The starting five was expected to return following a season in which the preseason West favorites failed to advance to the conference tournament.

Then, point guard Jabbar Washington left school and forward Brandon Beeson suffered a knee injury and will be forced to redshirt. What's left, however, is still good enough for the Mustangs to make their long-awaited run at the West Division title.

Jeff Schneider's bunch proved it could score, but winning became difficult with opponents averaging 85.1 points.

With lessons learned, another year of experience and two of the league's premier scorers in Chris Bjorklund and Mike Wozniak, expect the Mustangs to battle for the top spot in a tightly bunched West race.

Keep an eye on

Post man Chris Bjorklund. With the emergence of Jeremiah Mayes, watch for Bjorklund to find more open looks.

Mustangs at a glance

Boise St. Cal Poly SLO Cal State Fullerton UC Irvine UC Santa Barbara Idaho Long Beach St. New Mexico St. Nevada North Texas Pacific Utah St.

Returning starters (3):
Mike Wozniak, G, 6-2, 175, Sr. (16.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.7 apg)
Jeremiah Mayes, F, 6-8, 220, Jr. (10.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg)
Chris Bjorklund, C, 6-9, 235, Jr. (18.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, .524 fg)

Returning key reserves:
Jason King, G, 5-9, 150, So. (6.5 ppg, 1.4 apg)
Watende Favors, G, 6-2, 175, Jr. (6.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg)

Newcomers to watch:
Mark Campbell, G, 6-3, 180
John Hoffart, C, 6-10, 250

Starters lost (2):
Jabbar Washington, G/F, 6-3, 180, Jr. (12.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 3.0 apg)
Brandon Beeson, F, 6-7, 215, Jr. (6.6 ppg, 5.4 rpg)

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