Samuel, a former OVC Freshman of the Year, returns after sitting out last year. Peralta, a junior college transfer, looks solid running the point. Only added four newcomers.
Depth is a big concern.
Only expected to play eight players, but just seven saw significant minutes in early exhibition. Will play an up-tempo game this season, and lack of depth could be a key factor in success. Team could surprise some in the OVC and has a good chance to finish higher in the league than the preseason No. 8 prediction. Associated Press content is Copyrighted by The Associated Press.