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The University Daily Kansan
Big 12 Basketball
Monday. November 1. 1999
New coach has passion, excites young Tiger team
By Matt Tait
By Matt Tait
sports@kanson.com
Kansan sportswriter
"Sit down Norm." "Sit down Norm."
That chant has resonated through the Allen Fieldhouse rafters for decades, but this season it will not.
Missouri coaching legend Norm Stewart retired at the end of last season and has been replaced by former Duke assistant, Quin Snyder.
Snyder, 33, is entering the Big 12 Conference as the league's newest and youngest coach. His duty — to replace a legend.
The team that Stewart left in Snyder's hands certainly is not short on talent.
"I think they're hungry," Snyder said of his team. "And I think our best players are our hardest workers too, and that's a good combination to have."
The players, in particular senior forward Jeff Hafer and sophomore guard Keyon Dooling, said that having Coach Snyder on the bench would help the team.
"Coach Snyder's energy and passion for the game is unchallengeable." Dooling said.
Hafer agreed. He said that Snyder has been a part a winning tradition for his entire coaching and playing career, and he would be a fresh and
MISSOURI TIGERS — MEN'S BASKETBALL
Last year: 20-9 overall; 13-3 Big
12
Coach: Quincy Snyder, first season
Key players returning: Sophomore guard Keyon Dooling (8.7 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game); senior forward Jeff Hafer (5.8 pts, 3.8 rpg)
- **Key players lost:** Forward Albert White (16.3 ppg, 8.7 rpg); guard Brian Graver (9.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg);
exciting boost for the Tigers.
forward John Woods (11.9 ppg,
1.8 rpg); center Monte Hardge
(7.2 ppg, 5.7 pg)
"I appreciate the way coach Snyder carries himself," Hafer said. "He's won both as a player and as a coach, and he's set a standard for us."
Outlook: Picked by the Big 12 coaches to finish fifth in the league, the Tigers will have to have their youth contribute immediately. If the leaders like Dooling and Helfer can set the tone and the other guys can follow, the Tigers could have a date for the Big Dance in March.
Missouri's youth movement is not solely focused on coach Snyder's shoulders. The Tiger roster has only one senior and a host of talented freshmen and sophomores.
The most talented is Dooling, last season's freshman standout. Dooling played in 28 of the Tigers' games and started 10 of them. He was second on the team in assists with 85, third on the team in steals with 32 and chipped in nearly nine points a game.
Dooling, a self-proclaimed older guy, now a sophomore, said he was excited about this season and
"I don't look at myself as just a sophomore," Dooling said. "I look at myself as a basketball player
thought he could contribute to the team, both on and off the court.
and I'm here for my teammates no matter what."
The Tigers quickly will learn about the character and talent of their youthful team. Their December schedule is as tough as any in the
nation. Games against Indiana,
Saint Louis, Iowa, Illinois and
Kentucky highlight the month of
December.
"I'm excited — we've got some tough games in December — games that can definitely help us or hurt us," Dooling said. "But if we peak at the right time, we'll win in December and help our chances for the tournament."
-Edited by Bech Stauffer
Cyclones have solid returning players, talented new guards
Iowa State men get stronger
by manhwan
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
By Matt Tait
The Iowa State Cyclones appear to be a team of two tales. One of its solid returning nucleus of big men, and another of the inexperienced, but talented corps of new guards.
Included in the returning list of big men is one of the Big 12 Conference's most talented and feared prospects, junior forward Marcus Fizer, who was selected by the conference's coaches to the preseason all-Big 12 first team. Fizer also was an all-Big 12 first-team selection last season
But Cyclones coach Larry Eustachy said he thought the team could be better than its No. 6 preseason Big 12 ranking.
"I have high hopes for this team," Eustachy said. "I think we're going to have to go on the road and steal some games. We're going to be in a lot of close games, and we've got to make some plays to get some wins in those games."
Fizer and junior forwards Paul Shirley and Martin Rancik have Eustachy believing that Iowa State's front court will be as strong and effective
IOWA STATE CYCLONES
- Last year: 15-15 overall, j-6 10 Big 12
* Coach: Larry Eustachy, second season
- Key players returning: Junior forward Marcus Fizer (18 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game); senior forward Stevie Johnson (8.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg); senior guard Michael Nurse (10.3 ppg, led team with 47 three-pointers)
- Key players lost: Forward Klay Edwards, team's senior leadership award winner; Guard Rodney
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Hampton, team's outstanding defender award winner
**Outlook:** If the Cyclones big men can hold their own in the paint with the league's top-notch big men, and if they get off to a good start in the conference, an NCAA tournament berth could be in their future.
"Last year we started the Big 12 0-3 and I think that brought our confidence down, but I don't expect that from this team," junior forward Marcus Fizer said.
as any in the conference.
"I think we were the weakest team in the conference last year in terms of strength," Eustachy said. "But we've worked extremely hard, and I'm not sure anyone is stronger right now.
"The majority of our team benches over 300 (pounds), and I think strength is a big factor in college basketball," he said.
While Eustachy said strength would be the Cyclones most improved area, Nurse said he thought the team's quickness
Even the guards who have been in the program are getting stronger. Eustachy said. He noted that senior guard Michael Nurse can now bench more than the Cyclones' star women's basketball player Stacy Frese — something he could not do when he arrived in Ames.
would be the key.
ter defensive team."
"We're going to be a much quicker team," Nurse said. "We're definitely going to be a better offensive队 because of it, and we might even be a bet-
Fizer said he was excited about the Cyclones' new guards, junior transfers Richard Evans, Jamal
"If he's not the most talented point guard in the nation, I don't know who is." Fizer said.
Tinsley, Krantz Horton and Thomas Watkins, and freshmen Kyle Brumm and Brandon Hawkins.
"I've seen a lot of good things from the new guards; they are very, very talented," Fizer said. The most talented of the guards appears to be Tinsley, who also is Fizer's roommate.
—Edited by Kelly Clasen
yclones take nothing for granted
Top scorers returning from Elite Eight team
By Melinda Weaver sports@kanson.com
Kansas sportswriter
IOWA STATE CYCLONES -
Iowa State has a lot to prove this season.
The Cyclones will return all of their players from last season's team that upset top-seeded Connecticut on national television in the Sweet 16. Iowa State thinks it has to prove that its success was not a fluke.
Coach: Bill Fennelly, fifth season
- Last year: 25-8 overall, 14-4 Big 12; lost to Georgia 89-71 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
"People expect a lot more from us than they have in the past." All-American
Key players returning: Senior All- American guard Stacy Freese (17. 2 points per game, 129 assists, 44 steals), senior forward Monica Huelman. senior
forward Desiree Francis and junior
meagan Megan Taylor.
Key players lost: none
Besides proving that it is worthy
many people knew who we wre before we beat UConn. We still have a lot to prove because no one believes we can accomplish the things we want to."
**Outlook:** After defeating top-seeded Connecticut in last year's Sweet 16, the Cyclones would like to prove that last year's results were not a fluke.
Philadelphia," Frese said. "We need to stay within ourselves and not worry about everyone else."
Besides proving that it is worthy of praise, Iowa State thinks it can take the next step and get to the Final Four. Iowa State lost to Georgia in the Elite Eight last year.
Coach Bill Fennelly has not yet decided his startling lineup, but not much will change from last season. The top seven players on the team were responsible
"Everyone has their head on their shoulders, and we know that a lot of things need to happen between here and March before we can even think about going to (the Final Four in)
for 96.1 percent of the team's points. They should see the bulk of the playing time again this season. But Fennelly said he would like other players to step p.
"The returning players all have to get a little better," Fennelly said. "We have a few surprises every season, and this season we need more depth. Last year, we played seven players most of the time, and we need nine. We need to find new players to step up and help us handle our 16 game Big 12 schedule."
Iowa State is the preseason favorite to win the Big 12 Conference's North
Division, but Fennell said it would be a tough job.
"I'm really excited about the upcoming season and the possibilities of what lies ahead, but we play in a tough division, which will have a lot of teams in postseason play," Fennelly said. "Kansas is as tough as any team in the country, and there are several other teams who have a chance to contend. I would like it to be our team."
Last season, Iowa State beat Kansas three times, including once in the Big 12 tournament, which the Cyclones went on to win. This season, the challenge will be a little more difficult as every team in the Big 12 has improved.
"We have to win all of our home games and steal a few on the road," Fennelly said. "The biggest reason for our success last year was our maturity. We don't know what's going to happen, but never count this team out."
Edited by Allan Davis
By Melinda Weaver
sports@kansan.com
Kansas sportwriter
Despite a 13-15 record and 10th place conference finish last year, Missouri shows a lot of promise.
The Tigers added more talent and depth to the lineup with eight new players. Kerena Barr, a 5-foot-10 guard, Denise Cardenas, a 5-11 guard, Amanda Lassiter, a 6-1 forward, Christa Millham, a 5-10 guard, Jennifer Simpson, a 6-1 forward, Wannette Smith, a 6-1 forward, Melissa Statham, a 6-2 center
and Marlena Williams, a 6 forward, join the team as one of the strongest recruiting classes in Tiger history.
Two newcomers coach Cindy
Stein expects to make an immediate impact are Williams and Lassiter.
"This is the most excited I've been since I have been at Missouri." senior guard
Julie Helm said, "We have a great staff, great players and more great players coming in. I couldn't ask for a better group of players coming into my senior year. I just want to get the season started, so we can grow as a team."
MISSOURI TIGERS — WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Record: 13-15 overall and 5-11
Big 12
Coach: Cindy Stein, second season
Key players returning: Senior
guard Julie Helm (sixth-leading
scorer in school history with 1,563
points), junior guard Tracy Franklin
Key players lost: Forward Kesha
Bonds (second-leading rebounder in school history and top 10 all-time scorer)
aging 15 points and 7.4 rebounds last season
Williams led Illinois Central College to two straight Division II national championships, aver
Outlook: With the acquisition of eight new players, one of the best recruiting classes in team history, the Tigers expect to improve from 10th in the conference to a spot in the top six.
Lassiter, the No.1 junior college forward, was a first-team junior college Kodak All-American last year, averaging 16 points, even羽着 averaging 20 points.
seven rebounds, four assists and three steals per game.
The eight newcomers join veterans Helm, Amy Monsees, Ekpe Akpaffiong and Tracy Franklin and hope to continue the winning streak that ended last season.
The Tigers must find a replacement for Kesha Bonds, the second leading rebounder in team
history and a top-10 all-time scorer, and find someone to fill the center position.
"The center position is very wide open for us," Stein said. We have some girls who are very versatile and can play at that position, but we don't have a true center."
Despite the holes the team still needs to fill. Missouri expects to finish in the top half of the Big 12 — a significant improvement from last season.
"I hate to give people billboard material, but if you ask any team in here, we think we can win it." Stein said. "Going into the season, it's easy to say we are going to do well, but I honestly believe it, and I want my players to believe it."
Edited by Katie Hollar
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