SportsLine/Lindy's reports
Nov. 12, 1999

Coach Stew Morrill is faced with the challenge of dealing with eight new players, a number he says is the most he has had at any time in his coaching career.

The Aggies made a push into the conference tournament last season but return just starting guard Troy Rolle and reserves Tony Brown and Dimitri Jorssen.

The loss of powerful forwards Pharoah Davis and Donnie Johnson leaves the Aggies weak in the front court. Morrill admits he doesn't know what to expect this season, and it's safe to assume Aggie fans shouldn't expect much.

Keep an eye on

Shawn Daniels, a junior college transfer who, at 250 pounds, should add some bulk to a thin front line.

Aggies 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 (1):
Troy Rolle, G, 6-2, 203, Sr. (13.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg)

Returning key reserves:
Tony Brown, G, 6-3, 194, So. (11.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg)
Dimitri Jorssen, C, 6-11, 232, Jr. (2.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg)

Newcomers to watch:
Brennan Ray, F, 6-5, 194
Brad Willden, F, 6-4, 200
Dion Bailey, G, 6-3, 185
Bernard Rock, G, 5-11, 165
Rashaun Thomas, G, 5-11, 190
Shawn Daniels, F, 6-6, 250

Starters lost (4):
Donnie Johnson, C, 6-6, 217 (14.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg)
Pharoah Davis, F, 6-5, 231 (10.4 ppg, 7.7 rpg)
Tyrone Allick, G, 6-1, 176 (6-0 ppg, 1.8 rpg)
Rashad Elliott, G, 6-8, 179 (3.6 ppg, 2.5 rpg)

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