Peterson tallied 11.3 points and 6.3 caroms a season ago, while Still, a transfer from the U. of Idaho, shot for 11.9 points and snared 5.4 rebounds each night of WVSC competition. In addition, 6-2 senior guard Harold Howard is being counted on to push his 5.2 per game scoring clip up a couple of notches, while continuing to torment Jacket opponents with his pesky defensive play. The pair of Michigan natives bring lofty credentials to Institute. Taylor, who can really stroke the ball from behind the arc, is being tabbed to pick up the slack offensively for Green, while the rugged 235 pound physique of Wilson, will be needed around the basket to defend in the paint and control the glass. Taylor played his prep ball at Martin Luther King HS in the Motor City, while Wilson was an outstanding high school player at Arthur Hills HS in Saginaw.
Hunt comes from Washington, D.C. area and is an active athlete with a nose for the ball.
We have to find replacements for our leading scorer and top rebounder. I am anticipating big things from our returnees. Each of the players now know and understand my system and what is expected of them, both in the classroom and on the basketball floor. We've also added a three of outstanding freshmen.