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...overhaul did not end there however. The wave of departures from Princeton spread onto the court as well, leaving the frontcourt in shambles. In addition to the graduation of team leader Mason Rocca, center Chris Younga--who undoubtedly would have been the best returning player in the Ivy League this season--shocked the team by forgoing his college basketball eligibility. He signed a professional baseball contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a third-round draft pick. The 6'11 center dominated in the Ivy League last season, leading the league in blocks with 90. Young also led the team...
Senior Nate Walton, who saw extensive time off the bench last season, along with sophomore Kris Krug, will likely step into the frontcourt for Princeton. Thompson will undoubtedly look for immediate contribution from his freshmen, especially highly touted guard Ed Persia...
...Austin will be complemented in the frontcourt by junior swingman Joe Case and junior forward Mike McBrien. Case returns as the top three-point threat in the league while also leading the team in rebounding last season (5.5 rpg). The versatile McBrien, who plays all three frontcourt positions, can also threaten from outside, shooting 52 percent from beyond the arc last season...
Senior guard Trey Duerkson, an aptly-named player who also shot above 40 percent from three-point range last season, will complement the high scoring Columbia frontcourt...
However, the remaining starters from last season will be mainly role players. Senior center Ian McGinnis and sophomore forward Vedad Osmanovic form a solid frontcourt...