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Thursday, August 2
Updated: August 3, 1:45 PM ET
Team preview: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
ESPN.com
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The lowdown
2000-01 record: 17-12; 10-6 in Sun Belt
Final Ranking: NR
Postseason: None
Three Questions for 2001-02
1. Can Antonio Meeking be the go-to player in the WAC, like he was in the Sun Belt?
2. How much will the five newcomers help the Bulldogs? Are they WAC-level players or Sun Belt?
3. Can the Bulldogs take advantage of the tough road swing down to Louisiana for contenders like Fresno State and Hawaii? How will the Bulldogs handle the long road trips?
Andy Katz's Scenarios
Best case: Louisiana Tech is a tough team to beat on its own court and finishes as high as sixth.
Worst case: The adjustment is too tough and the Bulldogs are fighting to stay out of the cellar.
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Key Players Returning
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Player
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Yr.
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Pos.
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Ht./Wt.
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Comment
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Gerrod Henderson
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Jr.
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G
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6-4/208
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PTS: 18.4 | REB: 5.0 | AST: 2.6
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Antonio Meeking
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Jr.
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F
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6-8/250
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PTS: 14.0 | REB: 7.5 | AST: 1.1
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Marco Cole
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Sr.
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G
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6-5/190
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PTS: 12.3 | REB: 5.0 | AST: 1.0
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Zach Johnson
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Jr.
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F
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6-9/245
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PTS: 7.6 | REB: 5.3 | AST: 0.3
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Louisiana Tech Signings
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Player
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Pos.
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Ht.
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High School/College
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Bruce Edwards
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G
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6-2
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New Orleans/Carver H.S.
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Corey Dean
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G
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6-3
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Ruston, La./Ruston H.S.
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Lavelle Felton
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G
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6-4
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Milwaukee, Wis./Chipola JC
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Joe Sykes
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C
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6-10
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Marshalltown JC
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Michael Wilder
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G
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6-2
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Decatur, Ill./Chipola JC
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Wayne Powell
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C
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6-9
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Alexandria, La./Peabody H.S.
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